2014 Ducati Multistrada 1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · 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 (34)
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-12-19 · SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. 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
Showing the 6 most recent of 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-03-02 · Service Brakes · 17,000 mi“the rear brake fluid will turn a dark color after less than 1000 miles of having been replaced and bled. this renders the rear brake almost useless. the rear pedal will feel spongy at first, then i start to notice a lack of rear braking performance. if i leave it for more than 1500 miles without addressing the issue, i will lose all rear braking pe…”
2021-03-02 · Service Brakes · 16,000 mi“motorcycles rear brake power is very poor and in many reported cases non-existant. the rear brake is so weak as to be normally incapable of even activating the abs system at the rear wheel. stopping the motorcycle using the rear brake is effectively impossible in normal traffic conditions. i have a degree in mechanical engineering and have been …”
2015-09-09 · Service Brakes · 2,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 ducati multistrada 1200 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the front fork seals and rear brakes became inoperable and could not stop the vehicle. the failure recurred on eight occasions. the motorcycle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fork seals was fractured and …”
2015-04-10 · Electrical System · 650 mi“the key-less ignition failed to operate. emergency mode had to be activated. this was in a parking lot with high rf interference. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.