Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
10
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 9 | 90% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 10% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2021 Monster 821, 2014-2021 Monster 1200 S/STD, and 2016-2019 Monster 1200 R motorcycles. The rear brake hoses may be susceptible to heat damage.
Consequence
Damaged brake hoses may cause the rear brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“The rear brake on the 2014 Ducati monster doesn't work, even after the dealer bleeds it, it will return to no braking power in a few weeks. Both the 2015 and 2016 Ducati years of this model have an active recall for their rear brake line, so the 2014 year should also have a recall, the model years…”
“I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THIS MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE LOSING PRESSURE RESULTING IN NO REAR BRAKE. SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP OF THIS MOTORCYCLE IN 2015 I HAVE TO BRING IT BACK EVERY YEAR FOR THEM TO BLEED THE BRAKES AND CHARGE ME. CONTACT TO DUCATI INITIALLY THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY…”
The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), speed control (1 complaints).
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Ducati Monster 1200. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.