2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 Abs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (10) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (29)
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
Wheels 2023-09-28 · TTB-23-001 rev13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 13 summary: applicability: incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and error c1134 â high drl temperature (update) for the multistrada. melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all models.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-02 · Service Brakes“the rear brake is ineffective at any speed. the bleeder screw is on the bottom of the caliper and it makes it impossible to properly bleed. the brake line leading to the caliper is too close to the catalytic converter causing the fluid in the line to boil. i've done everything i can think of to fix these issues but the brake is still ineffective.…”
2018-10-24 · Service Brakes · 18,500 mi“the rear brake becomes useless after bleeding by the dealer. they tested the system and reported it holds pressure with no issue yet after time typically within 12 months the brake failure occurs. the only reasoning given is design with location too close to the heat source. these bikes are not entry level so it only due to the experience of the ri…”
2018-09-30 · Service Brakes · 1,000 mi“the rear brake has been a known issue among owners (and ducati mechanics). ducati is also well aware of the problem but has not offered any type of fix. the problem is that no matter how often one bleeds the rear brake system, within just a few hundred miles, the rear brake no longer has any effect on the bike's speed. if one goes much past 700-80…”
2014-12-03 · Power Train · 9,600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 ducati multistrada 1200 abs. the contact stated when driving approximately 20 mph the transmission pops out of first and second gear when under hard acceleration. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as the transmission shift drum. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileag…”
2014-07-17 · Service Brakes · 20 mi“the rear brake does not function correctly. i have asked ducati to fix this problem, and after 4 separate repair sessions it is still not functioning correctly. this will cause no rear brakes needs a official recall! *tr…”
2014-03-24 · Service Brakes · 7,500 mi“rear brake is ineffective, pedal has excessive travel and soft. *tr…”
2013-09-27 · Service Brakes · 900 mi“rear brake system failed to function properly. noted to be increasingly difficult to achieve stopping power with rear brake. spongy feeling in pedal and pedal must be depressed all the way down with boot heel to engage. rear brake fluid reservoir noted to be discolored with a black and dirty appearance. new motorcycle with very few miles, and just…”
2013-08-27 · Service Brakes · 1,900 mi“ducati multistrada 1200 - rear brakes fail to hold the motorcycle's position on an incline (hill). motorcycle rolled backwards despite application of rear brake. *tr…”
2013-03-06 · Service Brakes · 1,600 mi“the rear brake on this motorcycle is non functional and this is extremely dangerous. *tr…”
2012-10-05 · Service Brakes · 800 mi“2012 ducati multistrada 1200 s touring. has no rear brake. ducati installed "the rear brake kit" which is some sort of upgrade. this provided a very temporary fix, the rear brake worked better than stock, but then quickly returned to the original state- no rear brake. this motorcycle was purchased in mid august 2012, the rear brake does not work. d…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.