2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 2 owner complaints filed for this model year.

Primary concernService brakes2 reports · 100% of complaints
Owner complaints2Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes2

Recalls and investigations

  1. Structure, motorcycle, kickstand/center standNov 18, 2019

    Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.

    If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.

    Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.

    Campaign 19V825000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: service brakes

2 reports, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Mar 8, 2022

    The contact owns a 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The contact stated that extra brake travel time was needed to stop the motorcycle due to poor rear brake performance. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 1. Vin invalid

  2. Service brakes, Mar 2, 2021

    REAR BRAKE IS VERY VERY WEAK, ALMOST NOT WORKING. IT HAS BEEN A STANDING PROBLEM SINCE NEW.