The 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,312 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The rear brake on the 2014 ducati monster doesn't work, even after the dealer bleeds it, it will return to no braking power in a few weeks. Both the 2015 and 2016 ducati years of this model have an active recall for their rear brake line, so the 2014 year should also have a recall, the model years…”
“I purchased the bike in 2015 with 411 miles on it from south sound motorcycles in fife, wa. The first year the brake worked fine. Then it stopped working. South sound bled it but it still didnt work. So they replaced everything on the rear brake from brembo as it comes as a set. It was good for…”
“I have had issues with this motorcycle with the rear brake losing pressure resulting in no rear brake. Since day one of ownership of this motorcycle in 2015 I have to bring it back every year for them to bleed the brakes and charge me. Contact to ducati initially they said there's nothing they…”
“I have had issues with this motorcycle with the rear brake losing pressure resulting in no rear brake. Since day one of ownership of this motorcycle in 2015 I have to bring it back every year for them to bleed the brakes and charge me. Contact to ducati initially they said there's nothing they…”
“For the last 3 years I have owned the bike (purchase new) the rear brake works for 1-2 months and then does not work at all (moving or stationary). The shop has to bleed on a regular basis, and suggested there is a design flaw in the brake fluid delivery system, but they cannot seem to fix…”
“Rear brake gets mushy and stops working after bike sits for 1-2 weeks. If ridden frequently, the same happens in about 3-4 weeks. Front brake gets mushy after 3-4 weeks in similar manner. Clutch gets mushy in 3-4 weeks. For all of the above, the mushiness appears faster in hotter ambient…”
“Since bike was new, rear brake has been ineffective in spite of repeated bleeding and fluid changes. Brake will start out firm, but become ineffective after several weeks.”
“Brakes: since purchased, the bike has had a issue with a loss of front and rear braking. Reccently, ducati released a recall for the 2015 and 2016 models to replace the rear brake line due to faulty crimping allowing air to bleed into the system. This issue does not only affect the 2015 and 2016…”
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.