Consumer Safety Complaints
Search 2,215,138 safety complaints filed by vehicle owners with NHTSA — including 138,663 crashes, 56,255 fires, and 8,561 deaths.
What is a NHTSA consumer complaint?
A consumer complaint is a free-form report filed by a vehicle owner directly to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) describing a safety concern about their vehicle. NHTSA collects these reports through its Vehicle Owner Defect Report (VOQ) system and publishes them publicly. Each complaint includes the affected component, the date and circumstances of the incident, whether the failure caused a crash or fire, and any reported injuries or deaths. The owner's full narrative description is included verbatim — NHTSA does not edit or moderate the descriptions.
The database below contains over 2,215,138 individual complaints. NHTSA's investigators monitor it for clusters of similar reports — when enough owners describe the same failure mode on the same vehicle, NHTSA may open a Preliminary Evaluation that can lead to a recall. Many of the largest recalls in U.S. history, including the Takata airbag recall and the Hyundai/Kia engine fire recalls, started as patterns visible in this complaint database years before they became formal recalls.
How to interpret what you read
A few principles for reading consumer complaints usefully:
- One complaint is anecdote; a hundred similar complaints is data. NHTSA does not investigate the truthfulness of any individual report — that's the job of the Office of Defects Investigation, which looks at the full pattern. When evaluating a vehicle, look for whether multiple owners describe the same chain of events.
- Crash, fire, injury, and death flags are owner-set. They are not verified by NHTSA. They are still useful as a filter, because owners who tick those boxes are typically reporting more serious incidents than those who don't.
- Component categories are NHTSA-assigned, not owner-assigned. NHTSA standardizes the component field so that complaints can be aggregated. The owner narrative often goes into more detail than the component category captures.
- Complaint volume scales with sales volume. A best-selling model will accumulate more raw complaints than a niche model even at the same defect rate. To compare across vehicles, look at complaints per 100,000 units sold, not raw counts.
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Showing 1,005 complaints for DUCATI
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jun 23, 2015
I OWN A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT IS JUST 3 MONTHS OUT OF ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS 100% STOCK AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING/BODY PANEL IS MELTING/BURNING DUE TO EXHAUST HEAT. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF THESE EXACT ISSUES ON THE SAME MOTORCYCLES ( ACROSS THE COUNTRY). DUCATI ISSUED A NEWER VERSION OF... Read more
Fire
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jun 23, 2015
I OWN A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT IS JUST 3 MONTHS OUT OF ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS 100% STOCK AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING/BODY PANEL IS MELTING/BURNING DUE TO EXHAUST HEAT. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF THESE EXACT ISSUES ON THE SAME MOTORCYCLES ( ACROSS THE COUNTRY). DUCATI ISSUED A NEWER VERSION OF... Read more
Fire
DUCATI
MONSTER S2R 1000
(2006) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Sep 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S2R 1000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY AFTER IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN 45 MPH AND THEN PARKED. THE VEHICLE HAS A FIRE PROTECTION PAD. WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED, THE DEALER REMOVED THE PAD TO GIVE THE TANK MORE ROOM TO EXPAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,381.
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 23, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED DURING A SERVICE BULLETIN NOTICE. THE BRAKE WOULD FADE THEN FAIL. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE FLUID WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALER. THE BRAKE WOULD WORK PROPERLY FOR A FEW HUNDRED MILES, FADE, THEN FAIL. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND AFFECTS VIRTUALLY ALL DUCATI MULTI STRADA MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM 2011-2014. THE MOTOR... Read more
DUCATI
SPORT CLASSIC
(2007) — STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 19, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2015
2007 DUCATI SPORT 1000S - GAS TANK HAS BEEN DEFORMED. IT NO LONGER SITS PROPERLY IN THE MOUNTING POINTS ON THE SIDE. IT HAS EXPANDED BEYOND THE POINT OF SITTING PROPERLY IN THE MOUNTING POINTS IN THE FRONT. THE TANK NOW RESTS UNSECURED ON THE FRAME AND WILL SHIFT AND TEETER FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE THE BIKE IS IN MOTION.
DUCATI
SPORT CLASSIC
(2007) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 19, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2015
2007 DUCATI SPORT 1000S - GAS TANK HAS BEEN DEFORMED. IT NO LONGER SITS PROPERLY IN THE MOUNTING POINTS ON THE SIDE. IT HAS EXPANDED BEYOND THE POINT OF SITTING PROPERLY IN THE MOUNTING POINTS IN THE FRONT. THE TANK NOW RESTS UNSECURED ON THE FRAME AND WILL SHIFT AND TEETER FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHILE THE BIKE IS IN MOTION.
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2013) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 30, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
PUSHING ON REAR BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT RESULT IN ADEQUATE BRAKING POWER TO STOP OR EVEN SLOW DOWN VEHICLE WITHOUT USING FRONT BRAKE. THIS IS DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY ON A ROAD WHERE THERE IS GRAVEL OR DIRT OR ANY OTHER LOOSE MATERIAL. CALLED THE DEALER, IN OMAHA NE, DEALER TOLD ME THAT'S JUST THE WAY THAT THINGS ARE.
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200
(2014) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 10, 2015
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
THE KEY-LESS IGNITION FAILED TO OPERATE. EMERGENCY MODE HAD TO BE ACTIVATED. THIS WAS IN A PARKING LOT WITH HIGH RF INTERFERENCE. *TR
Incident date: Apr 1, 2015
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLE GAS TANK ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS TANK DEGRADED AND THERE IS A POTENTIAL RISK OF A FUEL LEAK. DUCATI REPLACED IT ONCE IN 2012. HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED IT WITH THE SAME TYPE OF TANK AND NOW THE REPLACEMENT IS SWELLING AND RUBBING ON THE FRAME. *JB
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — ENGINE
Mar 7, 2015
Incident date: Mar 3, 2015
MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO IN A STOPPING SITUATION MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO GET FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR TO FIND NEUTRAL. *TR
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — POWER TRAIN
Mar 7, 2015
Incident date: Mar 3, 2015
MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO IN A STOPPING SITUATION MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO GET FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR TO FIND NEUTRAL. *TR
Incident date: Jan 15, 2015
AFTER LETTING MY MOTORCYCLE SIT FOR A PERIOD OF TIME (6 WEEKS) I WENT FOR A RIDE. AS I PULLED AWAY, I PRESSED MY REAR BRAKE PEDAL, AND FELT THAT I HAD NO REAR BRAKE. AFTER "PUMPING" UP THE REAR BRAKE I DID GET SOME BRAKE BACK, BUT IT WENT AWAY WITHIN MINUTES. EVERY TIME I RIDE MY BIKE NOW, I HAVE TO CONTINUALLY "PUMP" THE BRAKE TO GET THE BRAKE TO PROPERLY FUNCTION. I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALER ABO... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2013) — SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 17, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN LEAVING MY HOUSE FOR A RIDE. I GOT TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY TO FIND OUT MY REAR BRAKE WENT FROM SOFT TO NONEXISTENT. NO RESISTANCE AT ALL. I COULD PUSH THE BIKE WHILE SEATED WITH ONE FOOT WHILE DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL TOTALLY. AGAIN, NO BRAKING AT ALL. THANK GOODNESS I COVER THE FRONT BRAKE OR I WOULD HAVE ENDED UP IN THE BUSY STREET. IT PROVIDES NO... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 5, 2015
Incident date: May 1, 2014
THE REAR BRAKE WILL FADE UNTIL IT IS COMPLETE UNUSABLE. THEN IT GETS REBLED AND WORKS FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN IS UNUSABLE AGAIN. DUCATI SENT OUT A SERVICE BULLETIN AND MY DEALERSHIP INSTALLED NEW PARTS PER THE SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT THE REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED AGAIN! THEY ARE DANGEROUS! I HAVE QUIT USING THE REAR BRAKE BECAUSE I KNOW I CAN'T COUNT ON IT, AND THAT IS WORRISOME TOO. *TR
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — POWER TRAIN
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 10, 2014
WHILE AT A STOP, MOTORCYCLE STARTS MOVING WHILE THE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM GOING FORWARD AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CAN LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT IF I'M STOPPED AND MOTORCYCLE STARTS RIDING FORWARD WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME AFTER I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT 25 - 30 MINUTES. THIS NEEDS TO BE FIXED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *T... Read more
DUCATI
MONSTER S2R 1000
(2006) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2015
FUEL TANK KEEPS EXPANDING. DUCATI REPLACED TANK 2 TIMES BUT WITH THE SAME MATERIAL OR SAME TYPE . TANK SWELLING MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE TO GET UNDER THE TANK FOR MAINTENANCE OR ACCESS TO BATTERY . TANK ALSO DOESN'T FIT PROPERLY TO FRAME . DEALER WANTS TO SALE K100 FUEL ADDITIVE FOR ETHANOL PROBLEM TO PREVENT PLASTIC SWELLING . I TRIED BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS . NO IMPROVED TANK IS OFFERED . I OW... Read more
DUCATI
MONSTER S2 R
(2005) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 20, 2015
AFTER SEVERAL TANK REPLACEMENT BY DUCATI THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. TANK KEEPS SWELLING AND PUTS STRESS ON THE LATCH SO THAT IT CAN'T BE UNLATCH TO GET TO THE BATTERY OR FOR SERVICE . TANK ALSO DOESN'T SIT FIRM ON FRAME AT PIK SWELLING TIME . TANK ALSO LEAKS FUEL AT BOTTOM AROUND SEAL WHILE SWELLING IS AT MAX. FUEL GOES ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND FLOOR .DEALER SALES K 100 FUEL ADDITIVE FOR ETHANOL PROBLE... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2013) — SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 19, 2014
THERE IS AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF CORROSION ON THE BRAKING COMPONENTS. THE RIVETS ON THE FRONT ROTORS AND THE HAND LEVERS FOR THE CLUTCH AND FRONT BRAKE ARE ALL SHOWING SIGNIFICANT CORROSION/DETERIORATION. IF ONE OF THESE COMPONENTS FAILS DUE TO CORROSION THEN THE BRAKES AND/OR CLUTCH WILL BECOME INOPERABLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER TO H... Read more
DUCATI
HYPERMOTARD
(2013) — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 6, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2014
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE FREEWAY, IT EXPERIENCED UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. THIS WAS UPON ROLLING OFF THE THROTTLE, WHEREUPON THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. RIDER HAD TO USE THE IGNITION CUT-OFF SWITCH ("KILL SWITCH") TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT, AT SPEED, TO REGAIN THROTTLE CONTROL. IT EXHIBITED THE SAME BEHAVIOR AS RIDER RODE THE BIKE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER S... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2012) — POWER TRAIN
Dec 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
TL* 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*LJ
DUCATI
MONSTER 1100 EVO
(2012) — SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 25, 2014
Incident date: Sep 18, 2013
THE REAR BRAKE WENT OUT TWICE. I HAD IT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013. NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REAR BRAKE IS OUT AGAIN. THE COMPANY REFUSES TO FIX THE ISSUE TILL I PAY OUT OF POCKET FIRST. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELS TO THE FLOOR WITH NO BITE AT ALL. I'VE READ ON FORUMS THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. *TR
Incident date: Jul 21, 2014
THE MOTORCYCLE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS EXPANDING AND IS NOW DIRECTLY CONTACTING THE FORKS OF THE BIKE WHEN TURNING- CAUSING IMPACT STRESS POINTS ON THE FUEL TANK THAT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE POTENTIAL FIRE AND POSSIBLE FATALITY IF LEAKAGE / IGNITION OCCURS WHILE RIDING. HAVE CONTACTED DUCATI NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WHICH APPARENTLY IS COMMO... Read more
Incident date: Jul 21, 2014
THE MOTORCYCLE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS EXPANDING AND IS NOW DIRECTLY CONTACTING THE FORKS OF THE BIKE WHEN TURNING- CAUSING IMPACT STRESS POINTS ON THE FUEL TANK THAT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE POTENTIAL FIRE AND POSSIBLE FATALITY IF LEAKAGE / IGNITION OCCURS WHILE RIDING. HAVE CONTACTED DUCATI NUMEROUS TIMES ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY REFUSE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE WHICH APPARENTLY IS COMMO... Read more
Incident date: Aug 31, 2014
CPSC: I1480595A. DUCATI DIAVEL MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER STATED THE MOTORCYCLE HAD NO WORKING REAR BRAKES. *LN
Incident date: Sep 8, 2013
WHEN I RECEIVED THIS MOTORCYCLE SECOND HAND, IT WAS JUST ABOUT OUT OF WARRANTY. I DID TAKE IT TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR SERVICE AND NOTED TO THEM THAT THE REAR BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING WELL AT ALL. THE SAID THEY WOULD ATTEMPT TO FIX IT BUT NOT TO KEEP MY HOPES TOO HIGH! I FOUND OUT LATER FROM A SALES MANAGER THAT THE REAR BRAKES ON DUCATI'S ARE NOTORIOUSLY POOR. I EVENTUALLY HAD THE REAR BRAKE LINE B... Read more
Incident date: Oct 3, 2011
THE STARTER CLUTCH IN MANY DUCATI 848 / 1098 AND 1198 SPORT BIKES FAIL PREMATURELY AROUND 4 - 6 K MILES AND AGAIN WHEN BEING REPAIRED. THIS HAPPENED TO ME 3 TIMES BY NOW. IF NOT ACKNOWLEDGED AND REPAIRED IT CAN CAUSE THE ENTIRE ENGINE TO FAIL AT ANY SPEED AND BLOCK THE REAR TIRE. THERE ARE MANY OWNER OF SAID MOTORCYCLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE BUT DUCATI HAS STILL NOT MADE IT A RECALL. A SI... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 28, 2014
Incident date: Aug 28, 2014
REAR BRAKES HAVE FAILED FOUR TIMES. THEY HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES AFTER THE LAST RECALL. THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR HEATS UP BECAUSE OF ITS LOCATION NEAR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CHEMICALLY BREAKS DOWN CAUSING FADING AND FAILURE OF THE BRAKE. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES. ACCORDING TO DUCATI SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, DUCATI KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOT THINK THE... Read more
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2013) — STRUCTURE
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jun 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE CLUTCH DEVICE AND ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH DUE TO BOTH FUNCTIONS BEING TOO CLOSE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VIEWING OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC INFORM... Read more
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2013) — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Jul 18, 2014
Incident date: Jun 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE CLUTCH DEVICE AND ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH DUE TO BOTH FUNCTIONS BEING TOO CLOSE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VIEWING OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC INFORM... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2012) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 17, 2014
Incident date: Apr 18, 2012
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! *TR
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND BEGAN LEAKING GASOLINE. *TR
DUCATI
MONSTER 1100 EVO
(2012) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 1100. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE REAR WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE PADS AND THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHIC... Read more
DUCATI
MONSTER 1100 EVO
(2012) — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 4, 2014
RIDING ON LEVEL ROAD, CRUISING ABOUT 40 MPH. FRONT BRAKES LOCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS PITCHED ME OVER THE HANDLE BARS, I.E. STOPPIE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR BRAKE PADS "DISAPPEARED" AND THE REMAINING REAR PAD BACKING PLATE CAUSED OVER HEATING OF REAR ROTOR AND REAR MASTER CYLINDER. RED HOT. BOILED FLUID. UPON COOL DOWN, (ME AND THE DUCATI) FRONT BRAKES RELEASED AND BIKE WAS ABLE TO MOVE ... Read more
Crash
DUCATI
MONSTER 1100 EVO
(2012) — SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 3, 2014
Incident date: May 4, 2014
RIDING ON LEVEL ROAD, CRUISING ABOUT 40 MPH. FRONT BRAKES LOCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS PITCHED ME OVER THE HANDLE BARS, I.E. STOPPIE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR BRAKE PADS "DISAPPEARED" AND THE REMAINING REAR PAD BACKING PLATE CAUSED OVER HEATING OF REAR ROTOR AND REAR MASTER CYLINDER. RED HOT. BOILED FLUID. UPON COOL DOWN, (ME AND THE DUCATI) FRONT BRAKES RELEASED AND BIKE WAS ABLE TO MOVE ... Read more
Crash
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — STRUCTURE:BODY
May 30, 2014
Incident date: May 28, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE KICKSTAND SUDDENLY BECAME DETACHED AND ACTIVATED THE KICKSTAND SAFETY SWITCH, ALSO CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE KICKSTAND WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED AND WOULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2013) — POWER TRAIN
Apr 27, 2014
Incident date: Apr 27, 2014
DRIVETRAIN CHAIN SCRAPING AGAINST SWING ARM. POSSIBILITY OF FURTHER DAMAGE TO CHAIN CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND INJURY TO RIDER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2013) — SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 3, 2013
THE REAR BRAKE ON THIS BIKE NEVER PERFORMED UP TO MY EXPECTATIONS FROM THE FIRST TIME I RODE IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP, ESPECIALLY FOR A 150 HORSEPOWER SPORTY MOTORCYCLE. AT ABOUT 1,500 MILES THE REAR BRAKE WOULD ONLY WORK IF YOU PUMPED THE PEDAL TWICE TO GET ANY BRAKING ACTION AT ALL. AT 2,200 MILES I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH ALL OF THESE MODEL BI... Read more
Incident date: Apr 12, 2014
I WENT INTO MY GARAGE AND I SMELLED A FAINT GASOLINE SMELL NEAR MY 2012 DUCATI 848 EVO. I WAS CLEANING IT, GOING OVER IT TO SEE IF I COULD IDENTIFY THE SOURCE. I NEVER FOUND THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL BUT I DID FIND A WAVE AND A BUBBLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. THIS IS THE BEGINNING STAGE OF GAS TANK EXPANSION. NEEDLESS TO SAY I DID NOT RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE AFTER MY DISCOVERY. FAULTY OR DEFECTIVE GAS TA... Read more
DUCATI
MONSTER S2R 1000
(2006) — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2013
FUEL TANK HAS SHIFTED AND EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS AFFECTING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PRESSURING THE FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE TANK DOWN. *TR
DUCATI
MONSTER S2R 1000
(2006) — ENGINE
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 23, 2013
THE ENGINE CASE HAS 2 SEVERE CRACKED IN THE PLACE WHERE THE FRAME MOUNTS TO THE ENGINE. THIS IS COMMON WITH THE S2R AND ST3 BECAUSE OF A DESIGN FLAW IN FRAME DESIGN ADDING INCREASED PRESSURE TO THAT PART OF THE ENGINE CASE. *TR
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — WHEELS
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 20, 2014
WHILE PREPARING TO REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL FROM MY 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200ST, I NOTICED THE LOWER PORTION OF RIGHT FRONT FORK LEG THAT PINCHES THE WHEEL AXLE WAS BROKEN. THIS CONCERNED ME VERY MUCH AS THIS HOLDS THE FRONT WHEEL AXLE TIGHT SO THAT IT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. I WAS PREPARING TO TAKE A THREE DAY, 1100 MILE TRIP. I LOOKED AT THE DUCATI FORUM (HTTP://WWW.DUCATI.MS/FORUMS/44-MULTIS... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — STEERING
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 20, 2014
WHILE PREPARING TO REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL FROM MY 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200ST, I NOTICED THE LOWER PORTION OF RIGHT FRONT FORK LEG THAT PINCHES THE WHEEL AXLE WAS BROKEN. THIS CONCERNED ME VERY MUCH AS THIS HOLDS THE FRONT WHEEL AXLE TIGHT SO THAT IT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. I WAS PREPARING TO TAKE A THREE DAY, 1100 MILE TRIP. I LOOKED AT THE DUCATI FORUM (HTTP://WWW.DUCATI.MS/FORUMS/44-MULTIS... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA
(2011) — SUSPENSION
Mar 27, 2014
Incident date: Mar 20, 2014
WHILE PREPARING TO REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL FROM MY 2011 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200ST, I NOTICED THE LOWER PORTION OF RIGHT FRONT FORK LEG THAT PINCHES THE WHEEL AXLE WAS BROKEN. THIS CONCERNED ME VERY MUCH AS THIS HOLDS THE FRONT WHEEL AXLE TIGHT SO THAT IT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. I WAS PREPARING TO TAKE A THREE DAY, 1100 MILE TRIP. I LOOKED AT THE DUCATI FORUM (HTTP://WWW.DUCATI.MS/FORUMS/44-MULTIS... Read more
DUCATI
MULTISTRADA 1200 ABS
(2012) — SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 24, 2014
Incident date: Mar 24, 2014
REAR BRAKE IS INEFFECTIVE, PEDAL HAS EXCESSIVE TRAVEL AND SOFT. *TR
Incident date: Mar 13, 2014
THE DUCATI 1198 AND PREVIOUS MODELS WERE RECALLED DUE TO FAULTY MOUNTING OF VOLTAGE REGULATOR (IT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL HEAT SHIELDING). I NEVER RECEIVED RCL-08-005 (NHTSA NUMBER 08V-638). I WAS DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT AND THE HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, AND ALL OTHER MARKER LIGHTS WENT OUT. I WAS STRUCK FROM SIDE BY A DRIVER WHO DID NOT SEE ME, BUT LEFT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT IMMEDIATELY. I WAS U... Read more
Crash
DUCATI
MONSTER S4RS
(2007) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 18, 2014
Incident date: Mar 15, 2014
2008 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS VOLTAGE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR OVER HEATS AND CATCHES FIRE. MELTS AND DESTROYS OTHER COMPONENTS SURROUNDING THE UNIT, SUCH AS THE OIL BREATHER TANK AND THE SEAT. THIS PROBLEM IS IDENTIFIED IN THE NHTSA DATABASE FOR OTHER DUCATI MODELS. THE VOLTAGE RECTIFIER IS USED ON MANY DUCATI MODELS AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, IN PARTICULAR THE 2007 TO 2008 S4RS MODELS ... Read more
Fire
Incident date: Feb 1, 2014
THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007, DUCATI 1098 MOTORCYCLE CANNOT BE SECURED TO THE BRACKET LOCATED ON THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE GAS TANK ON THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND EXPANDS DUE TO THE ETHANOL IN THE FUEL. THIS MAKES THE MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE TO RIDE. I CONTACTED DUCATI NORTH AMERICA TO TRY AND GET THE TANK REPLACED AND WAS INFORMED EXTENDED WARRANTY ON TANK REPLACEMENTS WERE LIMITED... Read more
Incident date: Feb 3, 2011
SINCE PURCHASING MY 2009 DUCATI 1198 I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK THREE TIMES. THE FUEL TANK IS EXPANDING TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS BEGUN LEAKING ONTO THE MOTOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALSO THE HANDLE BARS ARE HITTING THE TANK CAUSING ISSUES WITH DRIVABILITY. *TR
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
I CURRENTLY HAVE A ENGINE LEAK ON MY DUCATI MOTORCYCLE. I WAS RIDING AND NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LEAK ON LEFT SIDE CASING. I TOOK TO DUCATI TO REPORT AND REPAIR. DUCATI IS STILL TAKING ALOT OF TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE ON WHAT TO DO. STILL ISN'T REPAIRED AND NOW LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND GOT ON MY TIRES AND ALMOST CRASHED. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUY DUCATI AND STILL... Read more
DUCATI
1199 PANIGALE
(2012) — ENGINE
Feb 24, 2014
Incident date: Feb 3, 2014
I CURRENTLY HAVE A ENGINE LEAK ON MY DUCATI MOTORCYCLE. I WAS RIDING AND NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LEAK ON LEFT SIDE CASING. I TOOK TO DUCATI TO REPORT AND REPAIR. DUCATI IS STILL TAKING ALOT OF TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE ON WHAT TO DO. STILL ISN'T REPAIRED AND NOW LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND GOT ON MY TIRES AND ALMOST CRASHED. IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUY DUCATI AND STILL... Read more