2012 Ducati Multistrada Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 100%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ducati Multistrada, 100% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 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.
“The rear brake is inoperative. Servicing the system will yield moderate performance for a short time, but eventually, sometimes after very short periods of time (days) the system will again, become inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #11404854, filed 2021-03, 27,000 miles“I have had repeated issues where the rear brake fades during hot weather riding. Also, the rear brake has to be bled fairly often in order to operate. I have read this is a common complaint for my model. The dealer has no input towards a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #11477114, filed 2022-08“The rear brake of this motorcycle is a known defect, the problem is discussed and mentioned on almost all internet forums and discussion places. In my person experience the rear brake goes soft quickly and eventually does not work to stop the bike at all. After I have the bike serviced by a Ducati dealer the brake will work for a period of a few weeks and then become unusable again. Ducati has been unable or unwilling to solve this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11419877, filed 2021-06“The rear brake has been inadequate since new. Pedal has been inconsistent with master cylinder requiring frequent bleeding. This has been a persistent long term problem. Even so, and in consideration that this is just the rear brake and therefore of lesser power, rear braking power is minimal to virtually none and not up to the standard of the front brakes or, in my opinion, other competitive bikes. This is a well known problem with Multistradas but I did not know I could report it directly to an authority. …”
NHTSA complaint #11419433, filed 2021-06“The bike has 12.600 miles and has gone to the dealership for all its work and inspections prior to this brake failure. Rear brake failure, the bike is available for inspection. luckily that I wasn't going fast when it happened I took the bike to the New Haven power sport Ducati dealer they said that shouldn't happen, maybe the manufacturer failed to secure the bolts with the lock tight. the cost to fix the bike at a Ducati dealer is an estimate $6,500.00 but the issue is not the money It could cause the death of a motorcyclist going at a fast speed due to rear brake failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11489444, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
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- 10238477Jun 6, 2023Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the…
- 10222407Sep 23, 2022Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available…
- 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…
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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