2019 Ducati Multistrada MTS1200S. Bought brand new. The bike constantly stalls when pulling in the clutch coming to a stop. Bike is completely stock. No issues with air filter or fuel. The bike does it intermittently and has almost caused a couple of crashes on the highway when coming into traffic. Bike will stall in backed up traffic on the highway or coming to a red light, then cars behind start moving while traffic starts speeding up and I am having to get the bike restarted. Very dangerous. Not rideable.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Ducati Multistrada Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2019 Ducati Multistrada with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the engine & cooling (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2018 has 2 and the 2020 has 6.
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CAbout as many problems as a typical Multistrada year, for its age
#222 most complained-about 2019 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2019 Ducati Multistrada problems
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No recalls for the 2019 Ducati Multistrada
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Ducati Multistrada. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 2019 Ducati Multistrada
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Rear brake becomes ineffective after a period of time. The brake becomes soft, spongy and does not work properly. I've had the dealer check the brakes, bleed them, replaced the fluid and it will work ok for a short time but then the problem returns. The pedal needs a lot of pressure to actuate the rear brake and eventually it doesn't really work at all.
The motorcycle randomly stalls when beginning from a stop, adding throttle and then coming off the throttle. It isn't consistent and was very sporadic but today it happened 4 times. It's my understanding that this happens to others based on several posts on ducati.ms forums.
1. When pulling in the clutch approaching a stop sign or light, the engine RPM's drop down through idle and the bike stalls. 2. There is traffic behind me doesn't initially know the bike has stalled and starts to move forward. I have almost been hit several times. The same safety issues occurs when coming to a stop, as the bike may not restart immediately. I also have to take my attention away from the traffic in front of me to restart the engine. 3. I purchase the bike used and do not know if it was reviewed by a...
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dealer. I have not done so. Ducati is well aware of this problem, as it has been known and reported by customers since 2015. 4. No warning is provided by the motorcycle. It just stops running.
The motorcycle's rear brake is almost non-existent. Very "mushy" when the pedal is pressed and you must press very hard to get the calipers to bite the rotor. This is very noticeable during low speed riding.
Rear brake is weak, sometimes faulty, sometimes demanding too much pressure to start acting and it doesn't brake strong enough.
Ducati Multistrada: every year compared
All Multistrada years2019 Ducati Multistrada vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ducati Multistrada | 6 | 0 | C | |
| 2019 Ducati Supersport | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Scrambler | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Hypermotard | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 | 1 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2019 Ducati Monster 821 | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Ducati Multistrada
Does the 2019 Ducati Multistrada have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Ducati Multistrada right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ducati Multistrada?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), engine & cooling (3), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2019 Ducati Multistrada had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 5, 2021 and the latest on September 29, 2025. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2019 Ducati Multistrada a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 40 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ducati Multistrada 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.
Which Ducati Multistrada years have the most complaints?
2012 (8), 2011 (6), 2019 (6). See every Ducati Multistrada year compared.
What should I do if my 2019 Ducati Multistrada 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