How many recalls does the 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 have?

The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 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 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,962 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 15V152000 2015-03-16 5,962 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.

Consequence

If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“The rear brake on the multistrada has a known issue of the brake fluid boiling and causing the rear brake performance to be non-existant. Recommendations have included not using the rear brake, which is not an option. I lane split, and the rear brake is perfect for controlling speed in small…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-05-05

“Motorcycle is designed with keyless fob. Fob will not always activate the dashboard as designed. Battery in the fob and the motorcycle are less than 1 year old. The fob's battery tests good using a battery tester. The bike basically leaves you stranded when you least expect it. Sometimes you can…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-07-09

“Rear brake does not work. The pedal when depressed goes to the stop but does not slow the motorcycle. The rear brake is completely ineffective.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-10-27