2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (3)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads 2012-05-01 · campaign 12V188000 · 283 vehicles
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 848, STREETFIGHTER, HYPERMOTARD, MULTISTRADA, AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES. THE FRICTION MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKE PADS.
Risk: IF THE FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHES, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE PADS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Wheels:rim 2012-02-27 · campaign 12V073000 · 892 vehicles
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 MONSTER 1100 EVO MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH REAR RIMS MARKED WITH CODE DU6-RR. OVER TIME, THE SPOKES ON THE REAR WHEEL RIM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.
Risk: CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL RIM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL RIM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2012-02-14 · campaign 12V053000 · 913 vehicles
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Fix: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Service bulletins (26)
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
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-06-06 · TTB-23-001 rev07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips and tricks revision 7 summary. range and motor error codes for the multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the panigale; and timing layshift seal removal for a all
Showing the 6 most recent of 26 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-03-12 · Service Brakes“rear brake pedal unexpectedly soft. brakes bled in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and fluid use (dot5.1). brake regains firmness, but quickly looses effectiveness and becomes soft, limiting braking capability. alternate bleeding method also attempted with similar results. brake pedal will remain firm for some time, but then returns …”
2014-09-25 · Service Brakes · 8,000 mi“the rear brake went out twice. i had it fixed under warranty in september of 2013. now it is out of warranty and the rear brake is out again. the company refuses to fix the issue till i pay out of pocket first. the rear brake pedal travels to the floor with no bite at all. i've read on forums that i am not the first to have this issue. *tr …”
2014-06-18 · Service Brakes · 9,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati monster 1100 evo 1100. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the abs warning light illuminated and the rear wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the rear brakes failed. as a result, the rear master cylinder, the brake pads and the rotors needed to be replaced. al…”
2014-06-03 · Service Brakes · 9,400 mi · 💥 crash“riding on level road, cruising about 40 mph. front brakes lock and would not release. this pitched me over the handle bars, i.e. stoppie. the problem was the rear brake pads "disappeared" and the remaining rear pad backing plate caused over heating of rear rotor and rear master cylinder. red hot. boiled fluid. upon cool down, (me and the ducati…”
2013-09-21 · Wheels · 💥 crash“my son was killed in a crash on i-270 in columbus ohio at the sr 315 interchange. according to an eyewitness he had just passed her about 70-75 mph, in the third lane from the birm out of 5. began struggling with control, she said the rear of the bike was shimmying. the loss of control got progessively worse, he crossed three lanes of traffic a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.