- The problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.
- The risk
- The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Ducati 1199 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Ducati 1199 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2019 for the engine.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 1199 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Ducati 1199 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Ducati 1199 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ducati 1199: every year compared
All 1199 years2016 Ducati 1199 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ducati 1199 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Ducati Multistrada | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati Scrambler | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200S | 4 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati Diavel | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati 1299 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Ducati 1199
Does the 2016 Ducati 1199 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Ducati 1199: engine (September 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Ducati 1199 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Ducati 1199 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati 1199 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Ducati 1199 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data