2012 Ducati Monster 696 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monster 696 years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Ducati Monster 696. That ranks 5th out of 6 Monster 696 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 5,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ducati Monster 696 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Ducati Monster 696 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.
Risk: This could cause a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire and increased risk of property damage or personal injury.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
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 system looses compression allowing the brake pedal travel to be increased to more than double the expected distance. Rear brakes will not work as expected over 5mph. Suspected air in the brake system lines. No lost of fluid is shown. *tr
Other Ducati Monster 696 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Monster 696 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Monster 696 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Monster 696 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 Monster 696 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Monster 696 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ducati Monster 696?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ducati Monster 696?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Ducati Monster 696 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monster 696 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.