2010 Ducati MTS1200 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2010 Ducati MTS1200, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2010 Ducati MTS1200
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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Steering
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 multistrada 1200, and model year 2011, diavel motorcycles. The electronic steering lock may fail to disengage during the motorcycle "key-on" process. This has been linked directly to a certain revision of the hands free device software. It could result in a situation where the…
Remedy: The dealer will update the software of the hands free control unit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
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Fuel injection system (fuel system)
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 mts 1200s motorcycles. In the event the driver should downshift or maneuver with the clutch disengaged and the engine at idle, the vehicle could stall.
Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the electronic control unit free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2011. Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.
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Cables (vehicle speed control)
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. The throttle cables may come into contact with the upper edge of the radiator during normal operation of the motorcycle. This situation could cause the throttle cables to become chafed by the radiator resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to…
Remedy: Dealer will secure the throttle cables to the frame above the radiator to prevent contact. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 13, 2010. Owners may contact ducati at…
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Kickstand/center stand (structure)
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 s touring edition motorcycles. The motorcycle's center stand mounting screws may come loose during normal operation. This situation could cause the center stand to possibly become displaced from its intended mounting position resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a…
Remedy: Dealer will remove the center stand screws apply thread-locking compound and reinstall the screws to the specified torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 13, 2010.…
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Steering
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2010 multistrada 1200 motorcycles. During production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the motorcycle's steering head. This situation could cause the steering head to possibly become loose during normal operation.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the steering head screw with the correct screw. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 13, 2010. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Ducati MTS1200 have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,100 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have encountered (3) complete engine shut-downs (flameouts) on my motorcycle. First incident occurred while in the vehicles "urban" mode (200 miles). At about 20 MPH as i was gearing down, the motor”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 25, 2010 · Unknown or other
Compare Ducati MTS1200 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati MTS1200 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ducati MTS1200 | 5 | 2 |
| 2011 Ducati MTS1200 | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2010 Ducati MTS1200
How do I know if my 2010 Ducati MTS1200 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2010 Ducati MTS1200; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 10V356000).
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.