2016 Ducati Monster 1200

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 1 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 4 Monster 1200 model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1
Primary concernService brakes1 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints1Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship2 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 11, 2021

    Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.

    Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

    Campaign 21V335000 on NHTSA.gov

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, master cylinderDec 15, 2017

    Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

    If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

    Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

    Campaign 17V812000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: service brakes

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  1. Service brakes, Jun 6, 2022

    The rear brake does not work properly , when i apply it it does not respond firmly