2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1200 years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 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 Multistrada 1200. That ranks 4th out of 8 Multistrada 1200 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 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 Multistrada 1200 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% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control:cables
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
Risk: If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.
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 on this motorcycle works minimally or not at all. This is a known problem often discussed on ducati forums, after fixing the problem by changing the fluid and bleeding the system, the problem returns
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200 years
← 2011 Multistrada 1200 · 2013 Multistrada 1200 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Multistrada 1200 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Multistrada 1200 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Multistrada 1200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Multistrada 1200 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada 1200 model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.