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Model year

2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Italy. Owner complaints on file from Nov 6, 2018 to Apr 10, 2021.

Recalls (1)Complaints (3)Investigations (1)Bulletins (30)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1869 vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2015 motorcycle
Severity index0.02015 motorcycles average 12.7
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S 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

67% of complaints about the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S name brakes

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

Brakes
2
Speed control
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S

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 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
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.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S

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 10, 2021Failure Sep 1, 20151,000 milesPalo Alto, CAService brakes

    THE REAR BRAKE HAS NEVER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX IT AND I HAVE PAID TO BLEED IT SEVERAL TIMES. IT WORKS FOR ONE RIDE AND THEN IT IS BASICALLY NON FUNCTIONAL FROM THERE ON AGAIN. TO OBTAIN ANY ACTION I HAVE TO REMOVE MY FOOT FROM THE PEG AND PUSH THE LEVER DOWN TO EXTREME LEVELS AND EVEN THEN LITTLE STOPPING POWER IS PROVIDED.

    NHTSA complaint 11407377
  2. Filed Mar 15, 2021Failure Mar 12, 20219,834 milesClarksville, TNService brakes

    ON 12 MARCH 2021 FROM HENDERSONVILLE TO CLARKSVILLE TENNESSEE, DURING A 1.5 HOUR RIDE ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS, I EXPERIENCED A REAR BRAKE MALFUNCTION. AT THE START OF HE RIDE, APPROXIMATELY 5PM, WHILE ON CITY STREETS I WAS ABLE TO USE THE REAR BRAKE WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. IT HAD ADEQUATE FEEL AND RESPONSIVENESS AT THE LEVER. APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO THE RIDE, I NOTICED THE REAR BRAKE LEVER BECAME MUSHY TO THE POINT WHERE I HAD TO ROTATE MY FOOT FARTHER INTO THE LEVER'S ROTATION TO APPLY THE REAR BRAKE. THIS MUSHY FEELING RESULTED IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE. NEAR THE END OF THE RIDE, I NO LONGER FELT LIKE I HAD AN ACTIVELY WORKING REAR BRAKE. THE REAR BRAKE LEVER WOULD ROTATE TO THE STOP WITHOUT ANY PERCEIVED SLOWING OF THE MOTORCYCLE. BRAKE FLUID WAS LAST CHANGED ON APPROXIMATELY JUNE 16 2020.

    NHTSA complaint 11403075
  3. Filed Nov 6, 2018Failure Nov 1, 20184,000 milesFishers, INVehicle speed control

    DEFECTIVE TPS UNITS IN MANY BIKES. THIS CAUSES SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD IN THIS SPECIFIC BIKE. VERY DANGEROUS ALMOST CRASHED ON HIGHWAY. THIS NEEDS ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY! WAS TRAVELLING APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR AND LOST ALL POWER ON BIKE. STUCK ON SIDE OF ROAD. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM MAKING IT MORE DANGEROUS.

    NHTSA complaint 11149676
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.
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Service bulletins

30 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-23-037 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…
  • SRV16001 Feb 5, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Scrambler Urban Enduro Pre-delivery Operation Update.
  • 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-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-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-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-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-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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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