How many recalls does the 2012 Ducati Monster 696 have?

The 2012 Ducati Monster 696 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Ducati Monster 696 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 696?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2012 Ducati Monster 696 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Ducati Monster 696 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 913 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

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

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Rear brake system looses compression allowing the brake pedal travel to be increased to more than double the expected distance. Rear brakes will not work as expected over 5mph. Suspected air in the brake system lines. No lost of fluid is shown. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-10-08