Illustration2016 DUCATI 1299S. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PANIGALE TURNING OFF IN A STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. *VA THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. *JS
2016 Ducati 1299
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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When problems were reported
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Power Train complaints
1 reportsOfficial recalls
219V675000 · Engine
Sep 20, 2019
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
17V812000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Dec 15, 2017
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
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NHTSA investigations
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