2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale at a glance
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2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale recalls 7
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 …
Fix: 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 is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will the replace old exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover with a new one, 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 is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a special washer at the steering damper's mounting point, 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 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.
Fix: 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 webs…
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.
Fix: 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 is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a cap nut and a washer at the end of the reservoir retaining screw, 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 IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Fix: DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, THE INCORRECT SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 33
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 33.
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…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-24-001 · Suspension · Jan 2024Guided 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 b…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2023Finial 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-2…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-037 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jul 2023Procedure 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.…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2023Precautions 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 bullet…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-031 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2023Procedure 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.
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-018 · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2023Tips and Tricks Revision 5 Summary. Ducati Connect and Sygic app improvements for the Multistrada; possible contact between left rear subframe cover & rear shock absorber for the Panigale; fuel tank tabs information for the Streetfighter.
Bulletin SRV-TTB-23-001R5 · Suspension, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System · May 2023Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-22-038 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2022CR235 â?? Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic configuration for the…
Bulletin SRV-TSB-22-010 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2022Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. This Se…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-22-031 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 1199 PANIGALE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 6
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Electrical
On certain motorcycles, the left handlebar switch could lose power, affecting horn, turn signal, high beam and instrument panel display function. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install an updated wiring sub-harness.
Transport Canada #2014119 · Apr 2014Engine
On certain motorcycles, in extreme cases, engine heat could cause the exhaust butterfly Bowden cable to melt or burn, which could cause property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the cable with an updated design.
Transport Canada #2012268 · Aug 2012Steering
On certain motorcycles, the steering damper mounting bolts at the steering head were assembled with an insufficient amount of thread locking compound and could loosen during vehicle operation. Also, due to incorrect assembly tolerance, the steering damper's uniball bearing could separate. Both these issues would cause the steering damper to become disconnected and fail to funct…
Transport Canada #2012269 · Aug 2012Suspension
On certain motorcycles, the swingarm shaft pivots could loosen from the swingarm, which could cause a loss of control resulting in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will tighten both swingarm shaft pivots to specifications.
Transport Canada #2012270 · Aug 2012Brakes
On certain motorcycles, the front master cylinder hose might interfere with the threaded end of the reservoir retaining screw, resulting in damage to the hose. If left unchecked, the damage could cause a brake fluid leak, leading to a front brake system failure. This could result in a vehicle crash causing personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install…
Transport Canada #2012271 · Aug 2012Suspension
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect screw may have been used to fasten the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage. If the connection fails, the motorcycle could become unstable, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the retaining screw.
Transport Canada #2012179 · Jun 2012Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Ducati 1199 Panigale
The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) Ducati sport bike introduced at the 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. Ducati announced a larger displacement 1,285 cc (78.4 cu in) 1299 Panigale for the 2015 model year.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
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