2020 Ducati Multistrada Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 17, 2024 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Multistrada years
Not enough data 2nd of 14 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ducati Multistrada. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Multistrada model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for 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 2020 Ducati Multistrada problems

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

Engine4
Fuel/propulsion System3
Power Train2
Service Brakes2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine467%———
Fuel/propulsion System350%———
Power Train233%———
Service Brakes233%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2021, with 3 complaints
2021: 3202132022: 1202212024: 220242

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Ducati Multistrada recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Ducati Multistrada.

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.

Engine cutting off while in neutral. Engine shutdown also when downshifting from 2nd to 1st and holding in clutch. similar to many other ducati owners. Very dangerous as engine cut off is affecting my ability to control and distracting from riding properly. Only have 5500 miles on it. Happens every…

Engine · received Aug 17, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11609169

When the throttle is off, the revs go down to 0 then bounce back up to idle (most of the time anyway, if it doesn't stall). This happens when I am coming to a stop, downshifting to first/neutral. It is very distracting and with ambient road noise, if you are not paying attention, will catch you…

Engine · received Mar 12, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11576842

Rear brake is vaguely responsive even with aggressive pressure.

Service Brakes · received Jul 18, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11474597

Upon coming to a stop to make a left turn, while pulling in the clutch to engage first gear, the engine quit, stranding me in the middle of the roadway while attempting to restart motorcycle. Traffic to my rear could collide into me as well as possible cross traffic. This has happened multiple…

Power Train · received Oct 20, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11437477

Upon starting from a stop, then rapidly stopping to avoid vehicle who had unexpectedly stopped in front of me, the engine quit, stranding me in the middle of the intersection while attempting to restart motorcycle. Traffic to my rear could collide into me as well as possible cross traffic. This has…

Engine · received Sep 5, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11431795

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ducati Multistrada?

Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Ducati Multistrada?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 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 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.