Model year

2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200

Motorcycle, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Aug 9, 2018 to Apr 21, 2021.

Recall campaigns covering this model year21,437 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2016 motorcycle
Severity index0.02016 motorcycles average 9.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 peaked in 2021, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522018201920202021220222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 name brakes

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Brakes
3
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

2 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
17V-274Apr 25, 2017Motorcycle's rear shock absorber lower shock-end eyelet may crack and possibly detach from the swingarmSuspension568Part replacement
15V-637Oct 9, 2015In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tubeStructure869Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 21, 2021Failure Apr 1, 20219,700 milesAustin, TXService brakes

    REAR BRAKE DOESN'T WORK AT ALL, EVEN IF IM ON A HILL WITH A PASSENGER I HAVE TO USE FRONT BRAKES JUST TO KEEP US IN PLACE AS REAR BRAKE WILL HAVE US GOING BACKWARDS. I HAVE HAD IT BLED MULTIPLE TIMES, IF YOU SMASH IT WITH YOUR FOOT IT WONT EVEN LOCK UP THE REAR WHEEL.

    NHTSA complaint 11413202
  2. Filed Mar 2, 2021Failure Jun 7, 2016200 milesPlainville, MAService brakes

    REAR BRAKE IS BASICALLY USELESS. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY A DUCATI DEALER $180.00 AN HOUR TO BLEED THE BRAKE FOR ME, SO I DO IT MYSELF. WORKS FOR A BIT, THEN GOES AWAY AND BARELY STOPS THE WHEEL WHEN I DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT HAS BEEN THIS WAY SINCE NEW AND DUCATI HAS NOT OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED IT AS A PROBLEM AS IT AFFECTS A FEW DIFFERENT MODELS.

    NHTSA complaint 11398629
  3. Filed Aug 9, 2018Failure Aug 8, 201820 milesTracy, CAService brakes

    NO REAR BRAKE AT ALL WHEN THE BIKE GET HOT. I ONLY USE FRONT BRAKE. THIS IS NOT JUST ME. ALL MULTI STRADA OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU

    NHTSA complaint 11118753
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

1 NHTSA investigation on file

  • PE21003 Preliminary evaluation, Brakes
    Extended Stopping Distance
    Opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

49 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • SRV-SRB-24-001 Jan 18, 2024 · 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 mistaki…
  • SRV-SRB-23-060 Dec 19, 2023 · 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 …
  • TTB-23-001 rev13 Sep 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 13 Summary: Applicability: Incorrect evaluation of the wear condition of front wheel bearings, and Error C1134 – High DRL temperature (update) for the Multistrada. Melting of coolant distributor due to engine overheating for all m…
  • SRV-SRB-23-040 Sep 15, 2023 · 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 …
  • SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023 · 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-S…
  • SRV-SRB-23-036 Jul 17, 2023 · 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 correc…
  • SRV-SRB-23-018R1 Jul 10, 2023 · 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 leak…
  • SRV-SRB-23-031 Jun 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair 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 bul…
  • SRV-SRB-23-018 May 16, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • SRV-SRB-22-038 Sep 23, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 t…
  • SRV-TSB-22-010 Aug 5, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CR235 – 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 th…
  • TTB-22-001 Rv10 Jul 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips and Tricks Summary Rev.10. Applicability: Multistrada. This bulletin provides instructions for correct bike battery charging and maintenance procedure.
  • SRV-SRB-22-031 Jul 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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. Thi…
  • SRV-SRB-22-020 May 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • TTB-22-001_R 01 Mar 2, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible presence of error U1…
  • SRV-ESB-22-002 Mar 14, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty. Applicability: All models, all years. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels SRV-ESB-19-001, published January 17, 2019. It provides dealers and service managers the correct replacement procedure…
  • TTB-20-001 r25 Feb 4, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Exhaust Kit, Pg. 39…
  • SB16003 Feb 22, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Pikes Peak Introduction.
  • SB16012 Apr 7, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Enduro Introduction.
  • SB16001 Mar 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Fuel Level Sensor Inspection.
  • SRVTTB16002 Mar 21, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rider Seat Inspection.
  • SRV16001 Feb 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Scrambler Urban Enduro Pre-delivery Operation Update.
  • SRV16002 Mar 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    process regarding Model Year 2016 Multistrada 1200 Enduro transportation crate contact outlined.
  • TTB-20-001 rev20 Oct 26, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlightin…
  • SRV-SRB-21-039 Aug 18, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Side Pannier Sliding Shoe Replacement Multistrada 1200, MY 2015-2017 (all versions);1260 MY 2018-2020 (all versions); 950 MY 2017-2021 (all versions). This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the potential for the Givi side panniers to …
  • SRV-TTB-21-001v3 Mar 2, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarke…
  • SRV-TTB-20-001 r Mar 30, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packagin…
  • SRV-TSB-17-009 Nov 7, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Swingarm Chain Protection Slider Fastener Torque - This technical service bulletin provides dealers and service managers information about a potential problem on the lower chain sliding shoe (Part no.44711572A) installed on the listed models. Due to the pos…
  • SRV-SRB-21-013 Feb 23, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder …
  • SRV-SRB-20-014 Apr 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations…
  • SRV-ESB-20-001 Mar 19, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Ducati Immobilizer Systems - Applicability: All vehicles with electronic coded keys. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the bulletin SRV-ESB-18-004 published on May 3rd, 2018 and provides information regarding the Immobilizer Systems (en…
  • SRV-SRB-19-045 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval mainten…
  • SRV-SRB-19-046 Dec 31, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service l…
  • SRV-SRV-19-035 Oct 8, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to…
  • SRV-SRB-19-027 Jun 25, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Precautions for the assembly of the front mudguard extension part no.56410801B - Applicability: Multistrada 1200 MY 2010-2018 (all model versions); Multistrada 1260 MY 2018-2019 (all model versions). This service bulletin informs dealers and service manage…
  • SRV-SRB-19-014 Mar 14, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Kit with starter clutch for Testastretta 11° 1200cc and Testastretta DVT engines - Applicability: Monster 1200 Model Year 2016 (all versions); Diavel Model Year 2016 (all versions); Multistrada 1200 Model Year 2015-2016-2017 (all versions); XDiavel Model Ye…
  • SRV-SRB-18-028 Oct 9, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (N) with consequent possible engine cranking. It also provides correct proc…
  • SRV-TSB-18-013 Sep 13, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CR159 ? Replacement of active key part no. 59810356A - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the potential for Hands-Free active key operation to fail. The Hands-Free system could fail to acknowledge the active key in b…
  • SRV-ESB-18-004 May 3, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The bulletin provides…
  • SRV-ESB-18-001 Mar 13, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MTS 1200 Starter Solenoid Connector Installation - An update has been made to the starter solenoid wiring harness in the new Multistrada 1260 Model Year 2018.This bulletin provides details for installing kit Part no.69928501A. The kit updates 2015 through 2…
  • SRV-TSB-18-003 Jan 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Multistrada 1200 Pikes Peak Preload Adjustment Tube Heat Shield - This bulletin describes the process to install a missing heat shield. The initial batch of model year 16-17 motorcycles was assembled without this part installed. The bulletin details the i…
  • SRV-TSB-17-006 Oct 24, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Coolant Hose Replacement - This technical service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with information about the potential for coolant seep from a section of the water hose. The bulletin also provides a preventative service solution via two ins…
  • SRV-TTB-17-005 May 31, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Procedure for Verifying Engine Oil Consumption - this Tips and Tricks bulletin addresses numerous high-oil consumption field claims. New procedures with associated diagrams and technical worksheet as an attachment are included.
  • SRV-MEM-17-0606 Jun 6, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Multistrada 1200E Replacement Shock Absorber - This service memo addresses a width discrepancy encountered when replacing subject component due to a referenced recall. It also directs dealerships to refrain from modifying the associated bushings if the com…
  • SRV-ESB-16-003 Jul 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    FUEL LEVEL SENSOR VERIFICATION PROCEDURE - THIS ELECTRONIC SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS UPDATED PROCEDURES FOR DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS TO VERIFY FUNCTIONALITY OF FUEL LEVEL SENSORS PRIOR TO REPLACING THEM AS A RESULT ERRONEOUS DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMETN PANE…
  • SRV--ESB-16-002 Jun 15, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS - THIS ELECTRONIC SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMS DUCATI TECHNICIANS REGARDING DUCATI IMMOBILIZER SYSTEMS (ENGINE START LOCK SYSTEMS) FOR ALL DUCATI MODELS FROM MODEL YEAR 2006 TO MODEL YEAR 2016. THIS BULLETIN ALSO CONTAINS ALL RELEVANT RESET…
  • SRV-SRB-16-017 May 23, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TRANSPARENT MAINTENANCEPOSTER AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST UPDATE - THIS SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS DUCATI SERVICE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. IT INCLUDES MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS AND INTERVALS, AS WELL AS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR DISPLAY.
  • SRV-TSB-16-002 Mar 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF RIDER SEAT - THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS NEEDED FOR INSPECTING SEATS, AND THE BATCH CUT-OFF FOR SEATS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THIS BULLETIN INCLUDES PART NUMBERS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ILLUSTRATIONS REQU…
  • SRV-TSB-16-001 Mar 31, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF FUEL LEVEL SENSOR - THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS NEEDED TO ISOLATE FUEL LEVEL SENSORS NEEDING REPLACEMENT. CUT-OFF BATCH NUMBERS, REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS, ILLUSTRATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE ALSO INC…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.