2018 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls and problems
The 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 has 4 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ducati dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls
Recall 21V-335: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Risk: Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Recall 21V-315: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Monster 797, Monster 1200, Supersport, 2016-2020 XDiavel, and 2018-2020 Monster 821 motorcycles. Air may permeate the rear brake system.
Risk: Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install new rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Recall 18V-835: Power Train
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.
Risk: If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-18-007.
Recall 17V-812: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200: 21V-335 (service brakes, hydraulic), 21V-315 (service brakes, hydraulic), 18V-835 (power train), 17V-812 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,000 miles.
Are Ducati recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ducati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.