2016 Ducati Multistrada Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Ducati Multistrada, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Ducati Multistrada
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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Master cylinder (service brakes)
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…
Remedy: 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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Ducati Multistrada have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 4,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Was riding yesterday and the rear brake does not work at all. The rear brake is non-functional. This been an issue since new and the dealer says this is a known problem but nothing can be done to fix”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2022 · Service brakes
“Have had to have the brakes bleed twice a year since purchasing .rear brake fades and is almost non existent, worse as the bike heats up numerous times have been to the dealer and have been told this”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2019 · Service brakes
Compare Ducati Multistrada model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Multistrada model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Ducati Multistrada | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 Ducati Multistrada | 1 | 4 |
| 2017 Ducati Multistrada | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Ducati Multistrada | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 Ducati Multistrada | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ducati Multistrada | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2016 Ducati Multistrada
How do I know if my 2016 Ducati Multistrada 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 2016 Ducati Multistrada; 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 17V812000).
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.
Other Ducati models
- Sport Classic143 complaints
- 1000GT49 complaints
- Monster S4RS32 complaints
- Monster S2 R28 complaints
- Diavel27 complaints
- Monster 69626 complaints
- 84823 complaints
- Ducati23 complaints
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.