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2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 26, 2018
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 4, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), body & structure and electrical categories. 6 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 35 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Powertrain (other)342.9%
  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Visibility114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

6 campaigns cover this model year

View all 6

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V166000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

Apr 4, 2014
2,083 units potentially affected
The defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
The risk: The rider's inability to use the horn, right turn indicators and high beam could increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2014. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is RCL-14-001.
Ducati North AmericaManufacturer number RCL-14-001View on NHTSA.gov
12V400000

STEERING

Aug 10, 2012
2,411 units potentially affected
The defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.
The risk: The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will remove both screws, clean the threads, apply the proper amount of Loctite, and tighten to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number RCL12-006View on NHTSA.gov
12V401000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Aug 10, 2012
2,411 units potentially affected
The defect: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
The risk: The swingarm shaft pivots can loosen from the swingarm which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the right and left swingarm shaft pivots to the proper torque settings, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or through their website at www.ducati.com.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number RCL 12-006View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed May 26, 2018

I BOUGHT THIS MOTORCYCLE NEW. IT HAS 1567 MILES ON IT. NEVER DRIVEN HARD OR RACED. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT GO AND/OR STAY IN NEUTRAL GEAR. IF I GENTLY TAP THE SHIFT LEVER DOWN IN SAY'S GEAR 1 ON THE DASH WHEN ACTUALLY IT IS IN NEUTRAL. IF I INCREASE PRESSURE ON THE SHIFT LEVER IT WILL FULLY ENGAGE IN TO 1ST GEAR. THIS SITUATION IS NOT SAFE. I CAN NOT GET IT TO STAY IN THE GREEN LIGHT NEUTRAL POSITION. UPDATE: I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. FAULTY GEAR POSITION SWITCH SENSOR. IT COST ME $367.00 TO GET THE UNSAFE SITUATION CORRECTED. THE DEALER SAID THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I THINK THAT DUCATI SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THESE UNSAFE BIKES OR AT THE VERY LEAST FIX IT W/O COST TO THE CUSTOMER. THE MOTORCYCLE COST ME $32000. A MOTORCYCLE THAT WILL NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT INDICATION ON THE DASH IS UNSAFE. I COULD BE AT A STOP LIGHT AND NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR I'M IN CAUSING AN UNSAFE SITUATION FOR ME AND THE CARS AROUND ME. THE BIKE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM. I TOOK IT FOR A 15 MILE INNER CITY TRIP TO SEE IF IT WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. IT DID NOT.

NHTSA ID
11098070
Incident
Apr 19, 2018
Mileage
1,567 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Sep 2, 2015

THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A GEAR INDICATOR (TO TELL WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN) THAT DISPLAYS ON THE DASHBOARD. TWO DIFFERENT GEAR INDICATION PROBLEMS: 1) WHILE TRAVELING IN 6TH GEAR, THE INDICATOR WILL FLASH BETWEEN 5TH AND 6TH GEAR 2) WHILE IN NEUTRAL GEAR, THE INDICATOR WILL FLASH BETWEEN 1ST AND NEUTRAL. THIS ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE BIKE IS HEAT SOAKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH AIR TEMPERATURES ABOVE 90 DEGREES. THE NEUTRAL / 1ST GEAR PROBLEM CAUSES THE BIKE'S (WHEN RUNNING IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH THE SIDE STAND DOWN) ENGINE TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE THE BIKE HAS A SIDE STAND AND GEAR INTERLOCK CONDITION THAT WILL NOT LET THE ENGINE RUN WITH THE SIDE STAND IN THE DOWN POSITION IN ANY FORWARD GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. THE 5TH / 6TH GEAR INDICATOR PROBLEM IS LITTLE MORE THAN A NUISANCE MOST OF THE TIME, BUT CAN LED TO RIDER BEING UNSTABLE IF HE/SHE BELIEVES THE BIKE IS IN 5TH, TRIES UP UPSHIFT BUT REALIZES THE GEAR PEDDLE WILL NOT ENGAGE 6TH BECAUSE THE BIKE IS ALREADY IN 6TH. THE ONLINE DUCATI FORUMS HAVE BEEN STATING THAT THE GEAR INDICATOR PROBLEM IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 2012-2014 DUCATI 1199 BIKES. ALSO, DUCATI CUSTOMER SERVICE STATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE IS NO KNOWN PERMANENT FIX FOR THIS CONDITION. SOME DEALERS ARE "RE-TEACHING" GEAR SECTION TO THE BIKE WHILE SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING GEAR INDICATOR SENSORS TO NO AVAIL. MY BIKE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, SO ANY ATTEMPTED FIX WOULD BE ON MY DIME. ALSO THERE ARE NO KNOWN RECALLS TO DATE FOR THIS CONDITION.

NHTSA ID
10760926
Incident
Aug 12, 2015
Mileage
7,500 mi
Body & structureVisibility
Filed Jul 18, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE CLUTCH DEVICE AND ACCIDENTALLY ACTIVATED THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH DUE TO BOTH FUNCTIONS BEING TOO CLOSE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAILED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VIEWING OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ID
10614577
Incident
Jun 9, 2013
Mileage
50,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 27, 2014

DRIVETRAIN CHAIN SCRAPING AGAINST SWING ARM. POSSIBILITY OF FURTHER DAMAGE TO CHAIN CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND INJURY TO RIDER AND DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10585177
Incident
Apr 27, 2014
Mileage
1,497 mi
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Sep 21, 2013

CHAIN RUBBING AGAINST SWINGARM. FEARFUL IT WILL WEAKEN THE CHAIN AT SPEED OR CAUSE WEAKENING OF SUPPORT MEMBER THAT HOLD TIRE ONTO THE VEHICLE. SECOND ISSUE, ELECTRONIC CONTROL ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION. CONCERNED IT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRACTION OF VEHICLE AT SPEED.

NHTSA ID
10544710
Incident
Sep 20, 2013
Mileage
350 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SRV-SRB-24-001

SUSPENSION

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legitimate defects. The bulletin further provides examples and pictures for clarification.

SRV-SRB-23-036

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the various Ducati models. This bulletin further refers the reader to an attached diagnosis guide. The referenced guide/annex is available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-23-037

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.

SRV-SRB-23-018R1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. The use of a prescribed leak trace powder is stressed. This bulletin includes service instructions.

SRV-SRB-23-031

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides cleaning instructions with approved cleaning tools.

SRV-SRB-23-018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ducati 1199 Panigale by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017000—
2016000—
2015100—
2014210—
2013Viewing560—
2012870—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.