2015 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2021 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Multistrada years
Not enough data 10th of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 10th out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 600 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Ducati Multistrada problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~600 mi
Engine1 · ~25 mi
Power Train1 · ~600 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~600 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~25 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electronic Stability Control (esc)150%600——
Engine150%25——
Power Train150%600——
Unknown or Other150%600——
Vehicle Speed Control150%25——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Ducati Multistrada recalls (1)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinderDec 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V812000 · 6,758 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

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.

1) when driving this motorcycle in second gear and applying the throttle, the bike has a 2-4 second response delay that is followed by an extreme engine and power surge. This surge is very strong in second gear and caused the rider to momentarily lose control of the bike. I complained to the dealer…

Electronic Stability Control (esc) · received Sep 10, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10762775

After traveling for a few minutes at 35 miles per hour in second gear i applied the throttle to pass another vehicle. The engine failed to respond for several seconds leaving me exposed in the passing lane. Then it accelerated suddenly and strongly catching me by surprise. This happens every time i…

Engine · received Aug 11, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10747947

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Multistrada?

Owners most often report electronic stability control (esc), engine, power train problems. The top one, electronic stability control (esc), accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Multistrada?

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 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Multistrada model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.