The 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 14,513 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these…
Consequence
The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.
STEERING12V3990002012-08-102,411 affected
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Consequence
The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12V3920002012-08-102,411 affected
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.
Consequence
Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
STEERING12V4000002012-08-102,411 affected
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.
Consequence
The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC12V4020002012-08-102,411 affected
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
Consequence
The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
SUSPENSION12V4010002012-08-102,411 affected
Defect
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
Consequence
The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
SUSPENSION12V2700002012-06-13375 affected
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Consequence
IF THE LINKAGE DETACHES FROM THE SWINGARM, CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION COLLAPSE WOULD OCCUR AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
1fires
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I own a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale. I am the 2nd owner of the motorcycle and it is just 3 months out of original manufacturer warranty. The motorcycle is 100% stock and has not been modified. The lower right side fairing/body panel is melting/burning due to exhaust heat. There have been a number of…”
“I own a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale. I am the 2nd owner of the motorcycle and it is just 3 months out of original manufacturer warranty. The motorcycle is 100% stock and has not been modified. The lower right side fairing/body panel is melting/burning due to exhaust heat. There have been a number of…”
“I own a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale. I am the 2nd owner of the motorcycle and it is just 3 months out of original manufacturer warranty. The motorcycle is 100% stock and has not been modified. The lower right side fairing/body panel is melting/burning due to exhaust heat. There have been a number of…”
“Motorcycle will not shift down from 3rd to 1st gear. Also in a stopping situation motorcycle is hard to get from 2nd to 1st gear or to find neutral. *tr”
“Motorcycle will not shift down from 3rd to 1st gear. Also in a stopping situation motorcycle is hard to get from 2nd to 1st gear or to find neutral. *tr”
“While at a stop, motorcycle starts moving while the clutch is fully engaged. Motorcycle needs to be shut off to prevent it from going forward at a red light or stop sign. Can lead to a fatal accident if I'm stopped and motorcycle starts riding forward with the clutch engaged. Happens every single…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the kickstand suddenly became detached and activated the kickstand safety switch, also causing the engine to stall. Additionally, the contact indicated that while parked, the…”
“I currently have a engine leak on my ducati motorcycle. I was riding and noticed a burnt oil smell. I pulled over and noticed a leak on left side casing. I took to ducati to report and repair. Ducati is still taking alot of time to make a choice on what to do. Still isn't repaired and now leak has…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale as of
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