2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2019-11-18 · campaign 19V825000 · 493 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Risk: If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.
Service bulletins (27)
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 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 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-03-08 · Service Brakes · 1 mi“the contact owns a 2018 ducati multistrada 1260. the contact stated that extra brake travel time was needed to stop the motorcycle due to poor rear brake performance. the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. the vehicle had yet to be inspected or repair…”
2021-03-02 · Service Brakes · 8,900 mi“rear brake is very very weak, almost not working. it has been a standing problem since new.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.