2019 Ducati Monster 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 8, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Monster 1200 years
Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ducati Monster 1200. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Monster 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 300 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes2 · ~300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes2100%300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 1 complaints
2021: 1202112026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls (3)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 11, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V335000 · 1,312 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

Risk: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Service brakes, hydraulicMay 4, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V315000 · 5,909 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.

Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

Power train:manual transmissionNov 27, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V835000 · 2,742 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.

Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Rear brake is sinking to the exhaust pipe and not stopping the motorcycle. The previous year motorcycle I currently own has been recalled for the rear brake hoses, but I am having the same problem with my 2019 Ducati Monster 1200. This is a safety hazard and I want to have my dealership fix this…

Service Brakes · received May 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11736597

Rear brake failed. Pedal goes all the way down to exhaust manifold. This occurred at 300 miles on odometer.

Service Brakes · received Apr 12, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11407709

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ducati Monster 1200?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Ducati Monster 1200?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 1200 model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.