Engine cutting off while in neutral. Engine shutdown also when downshifting from 2nd to 1st and holding in clutch. similar to many other ducati owners. Very dangerous as engine cut off is affecting my ability to control and distracting from riding properly. Only have 5500 miles on it. Happens every ride now and I can reproduce it fairly easily.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Ducati Multistrada Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2020 Ducati Multistrada with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (4) and the fuel system (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2019 has 6 and the 2021 has 1.
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DMore problems than a typical Multistrada year, for its age
#193 most complained-about 2020 vehicle
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2020 Ducati Multistrada problems
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No recalls for the 2020 Ducati Multistrada
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 Ducati Multistrada. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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6 complaints about the 2020 Ducati Multistrada
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When the throttle is off, the revs go down to 0 then bounce back up to idle (most of the time anyway, if it doesn't stall). This happens when I am coming to a stop, downshifting to first/neutral. It is very distracting and with ambient road noise, if you are not paying attention, will catch you offguard and will leave you trying to restart bike while in traffic, cars beeping, and flying past you. very dangerous and needs to be check by Ducati. there are numerous others with the same situation.
Rear brake is vaguely responsive even with aggressive pressure.
Upon coming to a stop to make a left turn, while pulling in the clutch to engage first gear, the engine quit, stranding me in the middle of the roadway while attempting to restart motorcycle. Traffic to my rear could collide into me as well as possible cross traffic. This has happened multiple times in multiple situations. No warning lights or messages occurred prior to engine stalling. While personally investigating the problem I have found that this appears to be a common problem with this model of motorcycle and...
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anecdotal reports indicate the manufacturer has developed an internal repair procedure to address this issue only after owners have reported it, which is after the potential safety issue has occurred. My motorcycle was purchased new from the dealership.
Upon starting from a stop, then rapidly stopping to avoid vehicle who had unexpectedly stopped in front of me, the engine quit, stranding me in the middle of the intersection while attempting to restart motorcycle. Traffic to my rear could collide into me as well as possible cross traffic. This has happened several times and I have video documentation. Dealer has not been able to duplicate problem. No warning lights or messages occurred prior to engine stalling. While personally investigating the problem I...
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found that this appears to be a common problem with this year make and model of motorcycle which the manufacturerer either has been unable to or refuses to address. Note that I had previously owned and operated an earlier model of this motorcycle (2017) and had no such problems with it while putting over 20k miles on it.
The rear brake seems to be ineffective compared to other Ducati models I've owned. This condition has lead to depending on the front brakes more than the standard 70% due to the rears not performing their part. This has caused (In my humble opinion) the fronts to warp causing pulsing in the front brakes. This was noted with fewer than 1200 miles when first service was performed. Dealer noted nothing abnormal other then the sound of a horn (sounds like a trumpet) while rolling the bike at a walking pace. This issue...
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became worse as I made my way across the country from San Fran to Sarasota Florida. Upon arrival with 3500 miles there is a notable pulsing from the front brake lever. Euro Cycles of Tampa took the bike in for warranty noting 6-9 thousandths runout. Ducati was provided this information and in return said I quote "Rotors are excluded from the Ducati Limited Warranty Policy". Under normal circumstances I can understand this policy but I believe there is an under lying issue being over looked here. If you look on any forum online there are numerous complaints of this very issue on the Multistrada from 2015-2020. Some of which Ducati "decided" to cover and some like mine they did not. For everyone coming after me I'd love to know what the root cause is. Oh By the way this is my 30th+ yr riding and probably 15th or 16th motorcycle and I've never had to replace rotors due to warping.
Ducati Multistrada: every year compared
All Multistrada years2020 Ducati Multistrada vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ducati Multistrada | 6 | 0 | D | |
| 2020 Ducati Panigale | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Diavel | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Hypermotard | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Supersport | 2 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Scrambler | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Monster 1200 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Ducati Panigale V2 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2020 Ducati Multistrada
Does the 2020 Ducati Multistrada have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 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 2020 Ducati Multistrada?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (4), fuel system (3), transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many complaints has the 2020 Ducati Multistrada had?
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 20, 2021 and the latest on August 17, 2024. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2020 Ducati Multistrada a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 36 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2020 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