2013 Ducati Multistrada 1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Vehicle Speed Control:cables 2015-03-16 · campaign 15V152000 · 5,962 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The inner sleeve of the opening throttle cable may move and prevent the full closing of the throttle.
Risk: If the throttle cannot be fully closed, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the upper throttle cover with one that prevents the inner throttle sleeve from moving, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-15-001.
Service bulletins (35)
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 2024-01-02 · SRV-SRB-23-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
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 2023-09-15 · SRV-SRB-23-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
checking surface wear on the front brake caliper connection hose. applicability: multistrada 1200 my 2010-2014 (all versions)' multistrada 1200 my 2015-2018 (all versions); multistrada 1260 my 2018-2020 (all versions). this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers that a potenti
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 35 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-05-12 · Service Brakes · 18,000 mi“the rear brake on the multistrada has a known issue of the brake fluid boiling and causing the rear brake performance to be non-existant. recommendations have included not using the rear brake, which is not an option. i lane split, and the rear brake is perfect for controlling speed in small margins. i've run through multiple brake fluid services f…”
2019-07-14 · Electrical System · 29,300 mi“motorcycle is designed with keyless fob. fob will not always activate the dashboard as designed. battery in the fob and the motorcycle are less than 1 year old. the fob's battery tests good using a battery tester. the bike basically leaves you stranded when you least expect it. sometimes you can get it to activate by holding it in a certain sp…”
2018-10-28 · Service Brakes · 2,700 mi“rear brake does not work. the pedal when depressed goes to the stop but does not slow the motorcycle. the rear brake is completely ineffective.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.