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2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths, per the complaint records themselves.

8

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

3

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2012 compare to other Monster 1100 Evo years?

Monster 1100 Evo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted8 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 8 complaints
Monster 1100 Evo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2012 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes450%
Electrical System113%
Steering113%
Suspension113%
Tires & Wheels113%

Does the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

12V188000BrakesMay 1, 2012 · 283 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 848, STREETFIGHTER, HYPERMOTARD, MULTISTRADA, AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES. THE FRICTION MATERIAL MAY DETACH FROM THE BACKING PLATE OF THE REAR BRAKE PADS.

Consequence

IF THE FRICTION MATERIAL DETACHES, THERE WOULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF REAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY, INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE REAR BRAKE PADS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

12V073000Tires & WheelsFebruary 27, 2012 · 892 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 MONSTER 1100 EVO MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 17, 2011, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2012 AND EQUIPPED WITH REAR RIMS MARKED WITH CODE DU6-RR. OVER TIME, THE SPOKES ON THE REAR WHEEL RIM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.

Consequence

CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE REAR WHEEL RIM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL RIM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

12V053000Fuel SystemFebruary 14, 2012 · 913 units

Defect

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“RIDING ON LEVEL ROAD, CRUISING ABOUT 40 MPH. FRONT BRAKES LOCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS PITCHED ME OVER THE HANDLE BARS, I.E. STOPPIE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR BRAKE PADS "DISAPPEARED" AND THE REMAINING REAR PAD BACKING PLATE CAUSED OVER HEATING OF REAR ROTOR AND REAR MASTER CYLINDER. RED HOT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 4, 2014 · crash

“MY SON WAS KILLED IN A CRASH ON I-270 IN COLUMBUS OHIO AT THE SR 315 INTERCHANGE. ACCORDING TO AN EYEWITNESS HE HAD JUST PASSED HER ABOUT 70-75 MPH, IN THE THIRD LANE FROM THE BIRM OUT OF 5. BEGAN STRUGGLING WITH CONTROL, SHE SAID THE REAR OF THE BIKE WAS SHIMMYING. THE LOSS OF CONTROL GOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · August 24, 2013 · crash

“RIDING ON LEVEL ROAD, CRUISING ABOUT 40 MPH. FRONT BRAKES LOCK AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THIS PITCHED ME OVER THE HANDLE BARS, I.E. STOPPIE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE REAR BRAKE PADS "DISAPPEARED" AND THE REMAINING REAR PAD BACKING PLATE CAUSED OVER HEATING OF REAR ROTOR AND REAR MASTER CYLINDER. RED HOT.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 4, 2014 · crash

“MY SON WAS KILLED IN A CRASH ON I-270 IN COLUMBUS OHIO AT THE SR 315 INTERCHANGE. ACCORDING TO AN EYEWITNESS HE HAD JUST PASSED HER ABOUT 70-75 MPH, IN THE THIRD LANE FROM THE BIRM OUT OF 5. BEGAN STRUGGLING WITH CONTROL, SHE SAID THE REAR OF THE BIKE WAS SHIMMYING. THE LOSS OF CONTROL GOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · August 24, 2013 · crash

“MY SON WAS KILLED IN A CRASH ON I-270 IN COLUMBUS OHIO AT THE SR 315 INTERCHANGE. ACCORDING TO AN EYEWITNESS HE HAD JUST PASSED HER ABOUT 70-75 MPH, IN THE THIRD LANE FROM THE BIRM OUT OF 5. BEGAN STRUGGLING WITH CONTROL, SHE SAID THE REAR OF THE BIKE WAS SHIMMYING. THE LOSS OF CONTROL GOT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · August 24, 2013 · crash

2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo — common questions

Is the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.