2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Multistrada 1260 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The most reported problem area is service brakes (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,451 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 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 | 100% | 4,451 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 recalls (1)
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Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Risk: If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.
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 contact owns a 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The contact stated that extra brake travel time was needed to stop the motorcycle due to poor rear brake performance. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the…
Rear brake is very very weak, almost not working. It has been a standing problem since new.
Other Ducati Multistrada 1260 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260?
Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada 1260 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.