2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200s problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2015-10-09 · campaign 15V637000 · 869 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.
Risk: If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.
Service bulletins (30)
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 2023-12-19 · 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, 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
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What owners report
2021-05-16 · Service Brakes · 38,000 mi“inconsistent (mostly poor) rear brake performance in all conditions.…”
2021-04-08 · Service Brakes · 16,000 mi“my 2016 multistrada experiences inconsistent braking with the rear brake, extended stopping distance with the rear brake and unexpected soft rear brake pedal when applying the brakes. i am unable to rely on the rear brake to function at any time or speed while the vehicle is in motion. this has been an ongoing issue since i purchased the bike appro…”
2021-03-09 · Service Brakes · 10,498 mi“the rear brake on this motorcycle is virtually useless. even after having it serviced at the dealer and brake fluid flushed and replaced the rear brake is still extremely weak compared to all other motorcycles i've owned or ridden. i have been told this is due to the master cylinder and brake lines being too close to the exhaust; i have also been…”
2019-07-26 · Electrical System · 16,000 mi“for the last 6 months my 2016 multistrada fuel gauge shows the fuel tank as empty regardless of actual fuel level. occasionally it will show a quantity, but the quantity is not correct (shows full with a half tank of fuel, or shows 2/3 empty immediate after filling up). after a few minutes, it will revert back to showing empty. the behavior is …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.