2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (3) · Structure:body (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (7)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch 2014-04-04 · campaign 14V166000 · 2,083 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Risk: The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2012-08-10 · campaign 12V392000 · 2,411 vehicles
Defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.
Risk: Melting and burning of the bowden cable cover could lead to smoke and/or fire.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Steering 2012-08-10 · campaign 12V399000 · 2,411 vehicles
Defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Risk: The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Steering 2012-08-10 · campaign 12V400000 · 2,411 vehicles
Defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.
Risk: The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Suspension:rear 2012-08-10 · campaign 12V401000 · 2,411 vehicles
Defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
Risk: The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 2012-08-10 · campaign 12V402000 · 2,411 vehicles
Defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
Risk: The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir of the retaining screw causing damage to the hose, which could lead to a front brake system failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
Suspension:rear 2012-06-13 · campaign 12V270000 · 375 vehicles
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Risk: IF THE LINKAGE DETACHES FROM THE SWINGARM, CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION COLLAPSE WOULD OCCUR AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY TO SAFELY HANDLE THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Service bulletins (33)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
finial drive chain maintenance precautions. applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: srv-srb-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, srv-srb-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, srv-srb-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. it provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine_rev.01. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. the use of a prescribed leak trace powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
precautions to follow during crankcase cleaning. applicability: all models. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. the bulletin further provides cleaning instruction
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
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What owners report
2015-07-29 · Structure:body · 4,700 mi · 🔥 fire“i own a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale. i am the 2nd owner of the motorcycle and it is just 3 months out of original manufacturer warranty. the motorcycle is 100% stock and has not been modified. the lower right side fairing/body panel is melting/burning due to exhaust heat. there have been a number of these exact issues on the same motorcycles ( acros…”
2015-03-07 · Power Train · 2,800 mi“motorcycle will not shift down from 3rd to 1st gear. also in a stopping situation motorcycle is hard to get from 2nd to 1st gear or to find neutral. *tr…”
2015-02-03 · Power Train · 1,900 mi“while at a stop, motorcycle starts moving while the clutch is fully engaged. motorcycle needs to be shut off to prevent it from going forward at a red light or stop sign. can lead to a fatal accident if i'm stopped and motorcycle starts riding forward with the clutch engaged. happens every single time after i've been riding for about 25 - 30 minute…”
2014-05-30 · Structure:body · 1,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati 1199 panigale motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the kickstand suddenly became detached and activated the kickstand safety switch, also causing the engine to stall. additionally, the contact indicated that while parked, the kickstand would not remain engaged and would cause the…”
2014-02-24 · Suspension · 4,000 mi“i currently have a engine leak on my ducati motorcycle. i was riding and noticed a burnt oil smell. i pulled over and noticed a leak on left side casing. i took to ducati to report and repair. ducati is still taking alot of time to make a choice on what to do. still isn't repaired and now leak has gotten worse and got on my tires and almost cr…”
2014-02-04 · Engine · 9,217 mi“after a year of various recalls, i had a major oil leak from the engine and took it to the dealership and am still waiting for a resolution. it is a dangerous vehicle to drive. *tr…”
2014-01-08 · Power Train · 657 mi“ducati 1199 panigale clutch issue: clutch system (slave, pushrod, disk(s), etc.) began binding after departing 600 mile (required) service appointment. the problem initially surfaced as intermittent on warm/hot days when the motorcycle was in operation and water temperature was above 170f. the issue became more pronounced with use, and by 800 mi…”
2012-10-10 · Engine · 960 mi“while driving in traffic at approximate 30-35 mph the engine on my 2012 ducati 1199 motorcycle suddenly died. i was able to coast off the side of the road onto the grass median. the engine was able to be started normally with one attempt using the starter after i was stopped. there were no other secondary indications. outside air temp. was approxim…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.