How many recalls does the 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 have?

The 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2014 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 2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes.

2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 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 4 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 complaints4

What owners report

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

“Motorcycles rear brake power is very poor and in many reported cases non-existant. The rear brake is so weak as to be normally incapable of even activating the abs system at the rear wheel. Stopping the motorcycle using the rear brake is effectively impossible in normal traffic conditions. I have…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-02-02

“The rear brake fluid will turn a dark color after less than 1000 miles of having been replaced and bled. This renders the rear brake almost useless. The rear pedal will feel spongy at first, then I start to notice a lack of rear braking performance. If I leave it for more than 1500 miles without…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-02-10

“The key-less ignition failed to operate. Emergency mode had to be activated. This was in a parking lot with high rf interference. *tr”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-04-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ducati multistrada 1200 motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front fork seals and rear brakes became inoperable and could not stop the vehicle. The failure recurred on eight occasions. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-03-24