CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (3 reports).
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls
Rear brake hoses may overheat and fail, risking loss of braking
Certain Ducati Monster motorcycles have rear brake hoses that may be damaged by heat.
Air in Rear Brake Lines Can Reduce Stopping Power
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
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
Some Ducati motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Most common 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 |
What owners report
I purchased a used Ducati Monster 821 2018 in February of 2020. The rear brake pedal was very spongy. I thought it was a quirk of a Ducati Monster. I took the motorcycle for an annual inspection in May of 2021 at a non-Ducati dealer and was told that I have no rear brake. It was also mentioned that this is a known issue with Ducati Monsters and probably has a recall. I took the bike to the dealer for servicing and they acknowledged there is a recall on the rear brakes of the Ducati Monster as well as the fuel sensor which doesn't consistently display the correct amount of fuel in the gas tank. I wasn't informed of the recalls and I don't see it listed on the nhtsa recall list. In my opinion
I CURRENTLY OWN A 2018 DUCATI MONSTER 1200S THAT I PURCHASED LAST YEAR NEW; THE MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 1000 MILES WHEN THE REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. NO BRAKE FLUID LEAK OR BRAKE PAD ISSUE SEEN. REAR BRAKE PEDAL BOTTOMS OUT WITHOUT ACTUATING BRAKES. I TRADED AT 2014 DUCATI MONSTER 1200 FOR THIS BIKE AS I WAS HAVING BRAKE ISSUES EVERY YEAR WITH THAT ONE AS WELL. THIS IS THE 4TH TIME IN 4 YEARS THAT MY BRAKES COMPLETELY WENT OUT ON A RIDE. THE PREVIOUS 3 TIMES WITH THE 2014 DUCATI I HAD TO PAY FOR A BREAK FLUSH EACH YEAR AND THEY FINALLY SAID THE MASTER CYLINDER "MIGHT BE THE ISSUE" AND THE DUCATI SERVICE DEALER REQUIRED ME TO PAY FOR A MASTER CYLINDER FOR REAR BRAKE. I'VE NEVER HA
AFTER A FEW MONTHS OWN THIS NEW DUCATI I STARTED TO LOSE FEEL AND EFFECTS FROM USING THE REAR BRAKE . AND QUICKLY THE REAR BRAKE IS NOW 100% FAILED , WILL NOT SLOW OR STOP THE BIKE AT ALL . BROUGHT IN TOO DUCATI AND WAS TOLD THERE MIGHT BE A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR REAR BRAKE LINES BUT I DO NOT SEE ANYTHING WHEN SEARCHING YOUR SITE OR DUCATI .COM *TR
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 questions
Does the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 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 2018 Ducati Monster 1200?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 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.