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Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABSModel year report

2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,750miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,750 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the pads and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “The rear brake has been a known issue among owners (and Ducati mechanics). Ducati is also well aware of the problem but has not offered any type of fix. The problem is that no matter how often one bleeds the rear brake system, within just a few hundred miles, the rear brake no longer has any effect on the bike's speed. If one goes much past 700-800 miles, the brake pedal simply goes all the way down, doing nothing at all. I have had this issue since I bought the bike in december 2012. …”

NHTSA complaint #11132335, filed 2018-09, 1,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2012 Ducati multistrada 1200 ABS. The contact stated when driving approximately 20 MPH the transmission pops out of first and second gear when under hard acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as the transmission shift drum. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 9,600. Mailed out 01/13/15”

NHTSA complaint #10661906, filed 2014-12, 9,600 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 900 and 7,500 miles.

90%0–1010%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2012201332014320182021
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 29 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2013103,2500———Not enough data
2012111,7501———Not enough data

All Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (91% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 1.

Has the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,750 miles and the middle half falls between 900 and 7,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.