What Ducati Multistrada owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Ducati Multistrada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 66 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Ducati Multistrada complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2019 Ducati Multistrada MTS1200S. Bought brand new. The bike constantly stalls when pulling in the clutch coming to a stop. Bike is completely stock. No issues with air filter or fuel. The bike does it intermittently and has almost caused a couple of crashes on the highway when coming into traffic. Bike will stall in backed up traffic on the highway or coming to a red light, then cars behind start moving while traffic starts speeding up and I am having to get the bike restarted. Very dangerous. Not rideable.
Rear brake becomes ineffective after a period of time. The brake becomes soft, spongy and does not work properly. I've had the dealer check the brakes, bleed them, replaced the fluid and it will work ok for a short time but then the problem returns. The pedal needs a lot of pressure to actuate the rear brake and eventually it doesn't really work at all.
The motorcycle randomly stalls when beginning from a stop, adding throttle and then coming off the throttle. It isn't consistent and was very sporadic but today it happened 4 times. It's my understanding that this happens to others based on several posts on ducati.ms forums.
Loss of front brake effectiveness due to failure of hose between front master cylinder and reservoir. Hose did not suffer impact damage or chafing. Failure was a split approximately 1" along the length of the hose.
Engine cutting off while in neutral. Engine shutdown also when downshifting from 2nd to 1st and holding in clutch. similar to many other ducati owners. Very dangerous as engine cut off is affecting my ability to control and distracting from riding properly. Only have 5500 miles on it. Happens every ride now and I can reproduce it fairly easily.
1. When pulling in the clutch approaching a stop sign or light, the engine RPM's drop down through idle and the bike stalls. 2. There is traffic behind me doesn't initially know the bike has stalled and starts to move forward. I have almost been hit several times. The same safety issues occurs when coming to a stop, as the bike may not restart immediately. I also have to take my attention away from the traffic in front of me to restart the engine. 3. I purchase the bike used and do not know if it was reviewed by a dealer. I have not done so. Ducati is well aware of this problem, as it has been known and reported by customers since 2015. 4. No warning is provided by the motorcycle. It just st…
When the throttle is off, the revs go down to 0 then bounce back up to idle (most of the time anyway, if it doesn't stall). This happens when I am coming to a stop, downshifting to first/neutral. It is very distracting and with ambient road noise, if you are not paying attention, will catch you offguard and will leave you trying to restart bike while in traffic, cars beeping, and flying past you. very dangerous and needs to be check by Ducati. there are numerous others with the same situation.
After 4000 miles the vehicle developed a severe"Stumbling" or misfiring like behavior. It was taken to one dealer and the charcoal canister of the evaporative emission system was full of fuel. The factory technician was unable to repair the problem and it was taken to another dealer where the emission system was replaced. The problem has been undiagnosed and still continues and makes the vehicle un rideable and unsafe. Ducati has been negligent and providing a solution to the problem and I feel the vehicle is unsafe to ride due to the fact of the inconsistent throttle making it unmanageable and I believe there is potential for a fire risk due to the excess fuel being dumped into the system. …
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.
Tips & Tricks Revision 07 Summary. Applicability: Hypermotard 698-Possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. All Models-Precaution for the use of the Hand-Free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021AA â part no. 96680491A. All V4 models-Possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
Tips & Tricks Revision 05 Summary. Applicability: All Models-Sygic Navigator App software bug for iOS Apple devices
Tips & Tricks Revision 04 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Possible erratic idling rpm and hard starting, and engine noise. Hypermotard-Possible hard starting issues.
Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.
Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.
CR267 - Updating the ECU Software. Applicability: Multistrada V4 STD/S/PP MY2021-2024 (all versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers that the quick shift management software for a portion of the listed models may not have been calibrated correctly, and that a mandatory update is available. The bulletin also includes service instructions, and VIN information. This document has been redacted for sensitive pricing information.
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.
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 stroke, resulting from routine use, over time.
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 stroke, resulting from routine use, over time.
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 16 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada-Orientation of the side stand springs, and the configuration of aluminum side panniers. Panigale-Wrong mileage deadline on service warning panel. All Models-Final drive chain oxidation.
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 15 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada. Availability and characteristics of a particular racing exhaust, and possible abnormal play of passenger seat.
Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides a quick reference table for available rear brake updates. It replaces and cancels service bulletin SRV-SRB-23-051 published on 09/27/2023.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Preliminary Evaluation (PE) based on twenty-two (22) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) for soft rear brakes caused by air seeping into the rear brake lines of model year (MY) 2012-2020 Ducati Monster, Multistrada, SuperSport, Panigale, Scrambler and Diavel motorcycles. The consumers were alleging that the rear brakes would not properly function unless the rear brake pedal was applied several times or that there was a total loss of rear braki
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 2010–2025, owners most often name: service brakes, engine, fuel/propulsion system. 89 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.