Does the 2012 Ducati Monster have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ducati Monster, including Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Wheels › Rim; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2012 Ducati Monster problems?

Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (5), electronic stability control (esc) (1), steering (1), suspension (1).

How much does a 2012 Ducati Monster cost to own for 5 years?

About $21,773 over 5 years ($363/month) at an estimated $3,750 purchase price and 4,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2012 Ducati Monster

The 2012 Ducati Monster earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $21,773 to own it for five years, or $363 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 6 complaints.

Recalls: 3
Complaints: 6
5-yr cost: $22k
MPG (EPA): —

Fair

Ownership Score

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3 recalls may apply

For the 2012 Ducati Monster. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

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5-year cost to own

Estimated $3,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 4,000 mi/yr.

$21,773

$363/month · $1.09/mile

Depreciation	$612
Insurance (national avg.)	$4,725
Fuel / charging	$1,490
Maintenance	$6,000
Repairs	$6,912
Loan interest	$1,109
Taxes & fees	$925

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Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

6 complaints2 involved a crash

Service Brakes5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Steering1
Suspension1
Wheels1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

NHTSA doesn't crash-test motorcycles. Gear up: ABS and a good helmet matter most.

What to check on a used 2012 Ducati Monster

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.
Steering
- Does the car drift or pull on a straight road?
- Turn the wheel lock to lock and listen for clunks or whines.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2012 Ducati Monster problems

Cheaper alternatives

2012 Kawasaki Ninja 400
Same year, known for low running costs
5-yr $14k · ↘ $7.6k less
2012 Honda Rebel 500
Same year, known for low running costs
5-yr $14k · ↘ $7.4k less

FAQ

Is the 2012 Ducati Monster a good motorcycle to buy?: The 2012 Ducati Monster earns a fair Throttlebook Ownership Score of 59/100. Expect about $21,773 to own it for five years, or $363 a month. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 6 complaints.
Does the 2012 Ducati Monster have recalls?: NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ducati Monster, including Fuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Wheels › Rim; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2012 Ducati Monster problems?: Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (5), electronic stability control (esc) (1), steering (1), suspension (1).
How much does a 2012 Ducati Monster cost to own for 5 years?: About $21,773 over 5 years ($363/month) at an estimated $3,750 purchase price and 4,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.