2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 91%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS, 91% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“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“The rear brake does not work, and this is a serious safety issue on a motorcycle. Over several hundred miles the rear brake pedal slowly increases travel, and then goes to the stop and does not engage the rear brake at all. Ducati has tried multiple times to fix this (I also owned a 2011 multistrada with the exact same problem), and all their attempts have failed. I, and many other owners of this bike, have been extremely patient in trying to allow Ducati the time to develop a fix for this problem, which to date has not happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10478086, filed 2012-10, 2,000 miles“The rear brake becomes useless after bleeding by the dealer. They tested the system and reported it holds pressure with no issue yet after time typically within 12 months the brake failure occurs. The only reasoning given is design with location too close to the heat source. These bikes are not entry level so it only due to the experience of the riders there has not been a fatality due to no rear brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11142360, filed 2018-10, 18,500 miles“Rear brake system failed to function properly. Noted to be increasingly difficult to achieve stopping power with rear brake. Spongy feeling in pedal and pedal must be depressed all the way down with boot heel to engage. Rear brake fluid reservoir noted to be discolored with a black and dirty appearance. New motorcycle with very few miles, and just received initial 600 mile break in service at dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10545687, filed 2013-09, 900 miles“The rear brake does not function correctly. I have asked Ducati to fix this problem, and after 4 separate repair sessions it is still not functioning correctly. This will cause no rear brakes needs a official recall!”
NHTSA complaint #10611150, filed 2014-07, 20 milesRelated recalls
- 12V188000May 1, 2012Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, streetfighter, hypermotard, multistrada, and monster motorcycles. The friction material may detach from the…Covers: Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS 2012, Streetfighter 848 2012, Monster 1100 EVO 2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
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- 10217038Jul 18, 2022Overview 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…
- 10213041May 2, 2022Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to…
- 10209665Mar 2, 2022Tips & 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…
- 10174562Apr 17, 2020Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 | 100% |
| 2012 | 10 | 91% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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