How many recalls does the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo have?

The 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo?

Of 8 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,088 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12V188000 2012-05-01 283 affected

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 848, STREETFIGHTER, HYPERMOTARD, MULTISTRADA, AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES. THE FRICTION MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKE PADS.

Consequence

IF THE FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHES, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE PADS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

WHEELS 12V073000 2012-02-27 892 affected

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 MONSTER 1100 EVO MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH REAR RIMS MARKED WITH CODE DU6-RR. OVER TIME, THE SPOKES ON THE REAR WHEEL RIM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.

Consequence

CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL RIM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL RIM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 12V053000 2012-02-14 913 affected

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STEERING

SUSPENSION

WHEELS

Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. Brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (dot5.1). Brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. Alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. Brake pedal…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2023-03-11

“Riding on level road, cruising about 40 mph. Front brakes lock and would not release. This pitched me over the handle bars, I.e. Stoppie. The problem was the rear brake pads "disappeared" and the remaining rear pad backing plate caused over heating of rear rotor and rear master cylinder. Red hot.…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-05-04

“Riding on level road, cruising about 40 mph. Front brakes lock and would not release. This pitched me over the handle bars, I.e. Stoppie. The problem was the rear brake pads "disappeared" and the remaining rear pad backing plate caused over heating of rear rotor and rear master cylinder. Red hot.…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2014-05-04

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati monster 1100 evo 1100. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the rear wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear brakes failed. As a result, the rear master cylinder, the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-05-01

“The rear brake went out twice. I had it fixed under warranty in september of 2013. Now it is out of warranty and the rear brake is out again. The company refuses to fix the issue till I pay out of pocket first. The rear brake pedal travels to the floor with no bite at all. I've read on forums that…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-09-18

“My son was killed in a crash on I-270 in columbus ohio at the sr 315 interchange. According to an eyewitness he had just passed her about 70-75 mph, in the third lane from the birm out of 5. Began struggling with control, she said the rear of the bike was shimmying. The loss of control got…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2013-08-24

“My son was killed in a crash on I-270 in columbus ohio at the sr 315 interchange. According to an eyewitness he had just passed her about 70-75 mph, in the third lane from the birm out of 5. Began struggling with control, she said the rear of the bike was shimmying. The loss of control got…”

STEERING · reported 2013-08-24

“My son was killed in a crash on I-270 in columbus ohio at the sr 315 interchange. According to an eyewitness he had just passed her about 70-75 mph, in the third lane from the birm out of 5. Began struggling with control, she said the rear of the bike was shimmying. The loss of control got…”

WHEELS · reported 2013-08-24