How many recalls does the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs have?

The 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs 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 Multistrada 1200 Abs?

Of 11 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 283 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 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.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints11

What owners report

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

“The rear brake becomes useless after bleeding by the dealer. They tested the system and reported it holds pressure with no issue yet after time typically within 12 months the brake failure occurs. The only reasoning given is design with location too close to the heat source. These bikes are not…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-10-21

“The rear brake has been a known issue among owners (and ducati mechanics). Ducati is also well aware of the problem but has not offered any type of fix. The problem is that no matter how often one bleeds the rear brake system, within just a few hundred miles, the rear brake no longer has any…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-01-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati multistrada 1200 abs. The contact stated when driving approximately 20 mph the transmission pops out of first and second gear when under hard acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as the transmission shift drum. The manufacturer…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-09-01

“Rear brake is ineffective, pedal has excessive travel and soft. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-03-24

“Rear brake system failed to function properly. Noted to be increasingly difficult to achieve stopping power with rear brake. Spongy feeling in pedal and pedal must be depressed all the way down with boot heel to engage. Rear brake fluid reservoir noted to be discolored with a black and dirty…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-09-07

“Ducati multistrada 1200 - rear brakes fail to hold the motorcycle's position on an incline (hill). Motorcycle rolled backwards despite application of rear brake. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-08-25

“The rear brake on this motorcycle is non functional and this is extremely dangerous. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-02-01

“The rear brake is ineffective at any speed. The bleeder screw is on the bottom of the caliper and it makes it impossible to properly bleed. The brake line leading to the caliper is too close to the catalytic converter causing the fluid in the line to boil. I've done everything I can think of to…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-01-01