How many recalls does the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 have?

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2016 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 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200?

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

2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,437 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

SUSPENSION 17V274000 2017-04-25 568 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Multistrada 1200 Enduro motorcycles. The motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarm.

Consequence

If the rear shock absorber detaches from the swingarm, the motorcycle's handling would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear shock absorber assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-17-002.

STRUCTURE 15V637000 2015-10-09 869 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.

Consequence

If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Rear brake doesn't work at all, even if im on a hill with a passenger I have to use front brakes just to keep us in place as rear brake will have us going backwards. I have had it bled multiple times, if you smash it with your foot it wont even lock up the rear wheel.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-04-01

“No rear brake at all when the bike get hot. I only use front brake. This is not just me. All multi strada owners have this issue. Please investigate. Thank you”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-08-08

“Rear brake is basically useless. I don't have the money to pay a ducati dealer $180.00 an hour to bleed the brake for me, so I do it myself. Works for a bit, then goes away and barely stops the wheel when I depress the brake pedal. It has been this way since new and ducati has not officially…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-06-07