How many recalls does the 2018 Ducati Multistrada have?

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Ducati Multistrada 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 2018 Ducati Multistrada?

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

2018 Ducati Multistrada Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Ducati Multistrada has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 6,758 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17V812000 2017-12-15 6,758 affected

Defect

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 CafÃ© Racer…

Consequence

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting in a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at…”

ENGINE · reported 2022-05-04

“The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting in a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2022-05-04

“The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting in a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-05-04

“I was riding for around 4 hours on the interstate. I came off the interstate and onto the surface streets. I was entering a park with a dirt road and parking lot. I went to apply the rear brake for stopping on dirt. The rear brake lever cycled through the entire stroke. I pumped the rear brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-03-27