2017 Ducati Monster 1200 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).

4Recalls
1Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls

Rear brake hoses may overheat and fail, risking loss of braking

Recall 21V335May 11, 20211,312 vehicles affected

Certain Ducati Monster motorcycles have rear brake hoses that may be damaged by heat.

Air in Rear Brake Lines Can Reduce Stopping Power

Recall 21V315May 4, 20215,909 vehicles affected

Air can get into the rear brake system of certain Ducati motorcycles, which may reduce the effectiveness of the rear brakes.

Shift Knob May Detach, Making Gears Hard to Change

Recall 18V835Nov 27, 20182,742 vehicles affected

The shift lever on certain motorcycles may have been incorrectly assembled, so the shift knob can come loose and detach from the lever.

Front brake master cylinder can fail, causing loss of front braking

Recall 17V812Dec 15, 20176,758 vehicles affected

Some Ducati motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Most common 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags1

What owners report

2026-10-15, Air Bags
On September 20, 2026, I was involved in a serious motorcycle accident while wearing a Dainese D-Air Smart Jacket electronic airbag (SKU 201D20024). The airbag did not deploy, and I sustained multiple rib fractures and a scapular fracture requiring surgery. I lost consciousness during the accident and therefore cannot personally reconstruct the exact crash dynamics. The accident involved a collision with a deer, which was found dead next to the motorcycle. Physical evidence, including deer fur attached to the motorcycle's front fender near the right side of the front wheel, indicates contact in that area. The precise sequence of events and motorcycle dynamics remain undetermined. The D-Air

2017 Ducati Monster 1200 questions

Does the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200: Rear brake hoses may overheat and fail, risking loss of braking; Air in Rear Brake Lines Can Reduce Stopping Power; Shift Knob May Detach, Making Gears Hard to Change; Front brake master cylinder can fail, causing loss of front braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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