2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 50%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale, 50% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,400 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I currently have a engine leak on my Ducati motorcycle. I was riding and noticed a burnt oil smell. I pulled over and noticed a leak on left side casing. I took to Ducati to report and repair. Ducati is still taking alot of time to make a choice on what to do. Still isn't repaired and now leak has gotten worse and got on my tires and almost crashed. It is a known problem buy Ducati and still not making any attempt to fix in a speedy manor. I am worried that is a newer rider without my years of experience gets same issue it could be a major incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565631, filed 2014-02, 4,000 miles“While driving in traffic at approximate 30-35 MPH the engine on my 2012 Ducati 1199 motorcycle suddenly died. I was able to coast off the side of the road onto the grass median. The engine was able to be started normally with one attempt using the starter after I was stopped. There were no other secondary indications. Outside air temp. Was approximately 90 degrees fahrenheit. Engine temp.180-187 degrees f. I had just come off of a 30 mile ride on country roads and had normal indications during the ride. The engine operated normally on the remainder of the ride home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10479602, filed 2012-10, 960 miles“After a year of various recalls, I had a major oil leak from the engine and took it to the dealership and am still waiting for a resolution. It is a dangerous vehicle to drive.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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