How many recalls does the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s have?

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

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

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

2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 869 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

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Inconsistent (mostly poor) rear brake performance in all conditions.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-04-28

“My 2016 multistrada experiences inconsistent braking with the rear brake, extended stopping distance with the rear brake and unexpected soft rear brake pedal when applying the brakes. I am unable to rely on the rear brake to function at any time or speed while the vehicle is in motion. This has…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-04-07

“The rear brake on this motorcycle is virtually useless. Even after having it serviced at the dealer and brake fluid flushed and replaced the rear brake is still extremely weak compared to all other motorcycles I've owned or ridden. I have been told this is due to the master cylinder and brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2020-05-30

“For the last 6 months my 2016 multistrada fuel gauge shows the fuel tank as empty regardless of actual fuel level. Occasionally it will show a quantity, but the quantity is not correct (shows full with a half tank of fuel, or shows 2/3 empty immediate after filling up). After a few minutes, it…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-05-01