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2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S recalls and problems

The 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ducati dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S recalls

Recall 15V-637: Structure

Reported Oct 9, 2015 · 869 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to June 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the side-stand may break, due to an incorrect length of the side-stand support tube.

Risk: If the side-stand breaks, the motorcyle would fall over, increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or the passenger.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand support tubes, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. The recall number for this recall is RCL-15-003.

2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes2
Vehicle Speed Control1

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 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 1,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2021
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.
Service Brakes · at 9,834 miles · reported Mar 15, 2021
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…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 4,000 miles · reported Nov 6, 2018
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S: 15V-637 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200S?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (2 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). 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.