2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1200S years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S. That is the most of any Multistrada 1200S model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 16,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 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 | 3 | 75% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 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.
Inconsistent (mostly poor) rear brake performance in all conditions.
My 2016 multistrada experiences inconsistent braking with the rear brake, extended stopping distance with the rear brake and unexpected soft rear brake pedal when applying the brakes. I am unable to rely on the rear brake to function at any time or speed while the vehicle is in motion. This has…
The rear brake on this motorcycle is virtually useless. Even after having it serviced at the dealer and brake fluid flushed and replaced the rear brake is still extremely weak compared to all other motorcycles i've owned or ridden. I have been told this is due to the master cylinder and brake lines…
For the last 6 months my 2016 multistrada fuel gauge shows the fuel tank as empty regardless of actual fuel level. Occasionally it will show a quantity, but the quantity is not correct (shows full with a half tank of fuel, or shows 2/3 empty immediate after filling up). After a few minutes, it will…
Other Ducati Multistrada 1200S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Multistrada 1200S | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.