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2017 Ducati Monster 1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-315 the manufacturer reports only 57% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 57%Owner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2017 Ducati Monster 1200 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

63%repaired · 2023 Q2

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 21V-335 · May 11, 2021 · 1,312 vehicles · 821 repaired

Risk. Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

57%repaired · 2024 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 21V-315 · May 4, 2021 · 5,909 vehicles · 3,383 repaired

Risk. Air in the system may reduce effectiveness of the rear brakes, increasing the distance required to stop and the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2020 Q4

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 18V-835 · Nov 27, 2018 · 2,742 vehicles · 2,230 repaired

Risk. If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

85%repaired · 2019 Q4

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 17V-812 · Dec 15, 2017 · 6,758 vehicles · 5,736 repaired

Risk. If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ducati.

Best & worst years

2017 vs. every other Monster 1200 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monster 1200 median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Extended Stopping DistancePE21003 · closed Jul 9, 2021
    Led to recall 21V-315
In owners' words

What Monster 1200 owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11771416 · Oct 15, 2026

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