Menu

2013 Ducati MultistradaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2013 Ducati Multistrada, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Service brakes

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ducati Multistrada has problems

4 complaints 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
Service brakes30
Fuel/propulsion system10

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

0 recalls

2013 Ducati Multistrada recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Multistrada 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 Multistrada median. How we score

'07'08'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ducati Multistrada, and the recalls they led to.

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

What Multistrada owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Front Brakes do not function at all if the motorcycle is not used for over a week. Brake lever goes all the way to the hand grip, with no resistance at all. "Pumping" the lever yields no improvement. Front brake remains non-functional until the master cylinder is bled (there is a bleeder fitting…
Complaint 11505479 · Feb 3, 2023
Rear brake always has soft mushy feel, even after flushing system. Forces me to use front brake as primary braking system. Can be an issue when trying to stop quickly to avoid an accident. Heard from many other Ducati Multistrada riders that this is a common known issue. Since motorcycle in out of…
Complaint 11448834 · Jan 25, 2022
I purchased this motorcycle brand new in 2014. Since that time, the rear brake has never worked properly. It is extremely weak and does very little to slow down the motorcycle. It is available for inspection upon request. Many times I have used the rear brakes (in conjunction with the front brakes)…
Complaint 11420697 · Jun 12, 2021

Own a 2013 Multistrada?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.