What Ducati MTS1200 owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Ducati MTS1200 safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Ducati MTS1200 complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2011 DUCATI MTS 1200. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLE BRAKE FAILURE AFTER REAR ABS BRAKE PEDAL RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD *TR
OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF THE REAR BRAKE HAS FAILED OVER 10 TIMES, IT WILL HAPPEN AFTER MOTORCYCLE IS RIDDEN OVER 30-40 MILES IN WARM TEMPS AT LOWER SPEEDS, AND OF RIDDEN OVER 100 MILE STRAIGHT AT ANY SPEED. THE BRAKE WILL FADE AND THEN WILL DO NOTHING ON THE REAR, THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED ON THE RIDE HOME FROM THE DEALER AFTER PURCHASE 05/11, BUT DID NOT FAIL COMPLETELY, THE NEXT TIME ON 06/10/11 THE BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY AND ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH, BIKE WAS REPAIRED BY DUCATI AT 600 MILE SERVICE BY A BRAKE BLEED, THE BRAKE FAILED MANY MORE TIMES ON LONGER TRIPS INSTILL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT AGAIN ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP FOR A CAR THAT CRASHED IN FRONT OF ME…
THE MOTORCYCLE HAS STALLED UNEXPECTEDLY 8 TIMES SINCE PURCHASED NEW. SIX OF THOSE TIMES, THE BIKE WAS IN MOTION. STALLING HAS HAPPENED IN A VARIETY OF SITUATION, INCLUDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN BUSY COMMUTE TRAFFIC, AND AT NIGHT. WHEN THE STALL OCCURS, THE HEADLIGHT TURNS OFF. HAPPENS WHEN THE BIKE IS EITHER WARM OR COLD, ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PULLED IN (BUT NOT ALWAYS). IN ALL CASES, I COULD ENGINE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. WEATHER WAS CLEAR, AND NOT COLDER THAN 60F. REPEATED STALLING HAS NOT OCCURRED: THE CLOSEST IN TIME TWO INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED IS 24 HRS. *TR
REAR BRAKE ENGAGEMENT IS WEAK AND SET TOO FAR THROUGH THE PEDAL MOTION. *TR
I HAVE ENCOUNTERED (3) COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT-DOWNS (FLAMEOUTS) ON MY MOTORCYCLE. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE IN THE VEHICLES "URBAN" MODE (200 MILES). AT ABOUT 20 MPH AS I WAS GEARING DOWN, THE MOTOR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE START BUTTON, AND PROCEEDED ON WITHOUT INCIDENT. ATTRIBUTED THE SHUTDOWN, AT THE TIME, TO A NEW BIKE ENDURING ITS BREAK-IN-PERIOD. SECOND EVENT HAPPENED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT FROM AN INTERSECTION (400 MILES). I ROLLED ON THE THROTTLE, AND BEFORE I LEFT THE CLUTCH OUT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I AM AN EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLIST. I HAVE STALLED MOTORCYCLES BEFORE. THIS INCIDENT WAS DUE TO THE MACHINE AND WAS A BIT SCARY. INTERSECTION, CROSS TRAF…
ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. IT HAPPENS WITH NO WARNING AND REQUIRES A RESTART IN TRAFFIC. *TR
WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT THE ENGINE WILL JUST STALL WITH NO WARNING. THIS REQUIRES ME TO RESTART THE BIKE IN TRAFFIC. A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR
STALLING ISSUES WITH THE 2010 DUCATI MULTI-STRADA 1200. I HAVE HAD 3 OCCURRENCES OF THE BIKE SHUTTING DOWN DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ALL THREE TIMES THE ISSUE OCCURRED AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE BIKE, AND THE ENGINE JUST SHUT DOWN. THIS OCCURRED ONCE ON A FREEWAY, WHICH HAS OBVIOUS SAFETY ISSUES. ALL THREE TIMES I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE BIKE BY PRESSING THE STARTER. *TR
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
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 legitimate defects. The bulletin further provides examples and pictures for clarification.
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 various Ducati models. This bulletin further refers the reader to an attached diagnosis guide. The referenced guide/annex is available to NHTSA upon request.
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 provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.
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 powder is stressed. This bulletin includes service 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 instructions with approved cleaning tools.
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates (USA). Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with a summary of the rear brake updates available for units with owner concerns involving rear brake function. It includes a table with update and parts data for quick reference.
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke.
CR235 â Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for the subject units. The bulletin also provides affected VIN information and service solution. This document has been redacted for sensitive pricing information.
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the bulletin SRV-SRB-22-029 published on 06/17/2022.
Tips and Tricks Summary Rev.10. Applicability: Multistrada. This bulletin provides instructions for correct bike battery charging and maintenance procedure.
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
Following a discussion with Ducati about a communication in it's June 5, 2010 Tips and Tricks newsletter, the company agreed to recall all Model Year 2010 MTS1200 motorcycles to address a tip-out stall issue. With that recall, submitted in lieu of a the PE Information Response, this investigation is closed.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2011, owners most often name: engine and engine cooling, power train, service brakes, hydraulic. 11 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.