2012 Ducati Monster 696 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Ducati Monster 696, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Ducati Monster 696
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Ducati Monster 696 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear brake system looses compression allowing the brake pedal travel to be increased to more than double the expected distance. Rear brakes will not work as expected over 5mph. Suspected air in the br”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 2, 2013 · Service brakes
Compare Ducati Monster 696 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Monster 696 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ducati Monster 696 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Ducati Monster 696 | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 Ducati Monster 696 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 Ducati Monster 696 | 1 | 5 |
| 2012 Ducati Monster 696 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Ducati Monster 696
How do I know if my 2012 Ducati Monster 696 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Ducati Monster 696; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V053000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.