2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1200S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S. That ranks 2nd out of 2 Multistrada 1200S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 5,417 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S 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 | 2 | 67% | 5,417 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S recalls (1)
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Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.
Risk: If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.
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.
The rear brake has never functioned properly. They have tried to fix it and i have paid to bleed it several times. It works for one ride and then it is basically non functional from there on again. To obtain any action i have to remove my foot from the peg and push the lever down to extreme levels…
On 12 march 2021 from hendersonville to clarksville tennessee, during a 1.5 hour ride on both highway and city streets, i experienced a rear brake malfunction. At the start of he ride, approximately 5pm, while on city streets i was able to use the rear brake without any issues. It had adequate feel…
Defective tps units in many bikes. This causes sudden loss of power. According to my research the problem is widespread in this specific bike. Very dangerous almost crashed on highway. This needs addressed immediately! Was travelling approximately 70 miles per hour and lost all power on bike. Stuck…
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Multistrada 1200S | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada 1200S model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.