2018 Ducati MULTISTRADA 1260: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,451 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 2 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 100.0% |
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Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Service Brakes: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
2021: 1; 2022: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11398649 · 2021-03-02 (March 2, 2021)
REAR BRAKE IS VERY VERY WEAK, ALMOST NOT WORKING. IT HAS BEEN A STANDING PROBLEM SINCE NEW.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 11398649 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11455689 · 2022-03-08 (March 8, 2022)
The contact owns a 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The contact stated that extra brake travel time was needed to stop the motorcycle due to poor rear brake performance. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 1. Vin invalid
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 11455689 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V825000 · Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand
Reported: 2019-11-18 (November 18, 2019)
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Multistrada 1260, 1260S, and Pikes Peak motorcycles. The side stand may be improperly welded, potentially causing the stand to break.
Consequence: If the stand breaks the motorcycle may unexpectedly fall over, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side stand, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-004.
NHTSA campaign record ↗