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2018 Ducati MultistradaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2018 Ducati Multistrada, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-812 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 85%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 5, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Ducati Multistrada has problems

2 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
Engine10
Fuel/propulsion system10
Power train10
Service brakes10

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

1 recall

2018 Ducati Multistrada 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.

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

2018 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 2018 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The motorcycle has had occasional issues of stalling while riding if I pull the clutch in while coasting to a stop. For example coming up to a light or stop sign, I would anticipate the stop and downshift and pull the clutch in, resulting In a stall. Yesterday while setting the cruise control at 40…
Complaint 11463443 · May 5, 2022

Own a 2018 Multistrada?

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