2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale
ZDMH800ABCB003347
Vehicle record for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale (VIN ZDMH800ABCB003347). Red, motorcycle, gasoline. Registered in Kyiv Oblast. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale · Red on the registration record
Should you buy it? Worth a look — but negotiate
Weighed from safety recalls, known problems and market price.
- 7 recall campaigns exist for this model year. Check this VIN on NHTSA.gov to confirm the repairs were done.
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN ZDMH800ABCB003347, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 7 recall campaigns for this model year are shown further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 Recalls on this VIN
- Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time🔒
History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page cost nothing.
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
Safety recall campaigns 7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
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, "M…
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.
NHTSA Campaign #14V166000 · manufacturer #RCL-14-001 · 04/04/2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #12V392000 · manufacturer #RCL-12-006 · 10/08/2012STEERING
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #12V399000 · manufacturer #RCL-12-006 · 10/08/2012STEERING
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.
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 websi
NHTSA Campaign #12V400000 · manufacturer #RCL12-006 · 10/08/2012SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
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.
NHTSA Campaign #12V401000 · manufacturer #RCL 12-006 · 10/08/2012SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #12V402000 · manufacturer #RC 12-006 · 10/08/2012SUSPENSION:REAR
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #12V270000 · manufacturer #RCL-12-004 · 13/06/2012Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.
These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 12 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on all 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 8
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I OWN A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE. I AM THE 2ND OWNER OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT IS JUST 3 MONTHS OUT OF ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS 100% STOCK AND HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED. THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE FAIRING/BODY PANEL IS MELTING/BURNING DUE TO EXHAUST HEAT. THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF THESE EXACT ISSUES ON THE SAME MOTORCYCLES ( ACROSS THE COUN…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #10744710POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO IN A STOPPING SITUATION MOTORCYCLE IS HARD TO GET FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR OR TO FIND NEUTRAL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10692734POWER TRAIN
WHILE AT A STOP, MOTORCYCLE STARTS MOVING WHILE THE CLUTCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SHUT OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM GOING FORWARD AT A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. CAN LEAD TO A FATAL ACCIDENT IF I'M STOPPED AND MOTORCYCLE STARTS RIDING FORWARD WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED. HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME AFTER I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR ABOUT 25 - 30 MINUTES. THIS NE…
NHTSA ODI #10681058STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE KICKSTAND SUDDENLY BECAME DETACHED AND ACTIVATED THE KICKSTAND SAFETY SWITCH, ALSO CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE KICKSTAND WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED AND WOULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCL…
NHTSA ODI #10595150SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
I CURRENTLY HAVE A ENGINE LEAK ON MY DUCATI MOTORCYCLE. I WAS RIDING AND NOTICED A BURNT OIL SMELL. I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A LEAK ON LEFT SIDE CASING. I TOOK TO DUCATI TO REPORT AND REPAIR. DUCATI IS STILL TAKING ALOT OF TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE ON WHAT TO DO. STILL ISN'T REPAIRED AND NOW LEAK HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND GOT ON MY TIRES AND ALMOST CRASHED. IT…
NHTSA ODI #10565631ENGINE
AFTER A YEAR OF VARIOUS RECALLS, I HAD A MAJOR OIL LEAK FROM THE ENGINE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AM STILL WAITING FOR A RESOLUTION. IT IS A DANGEROUS VEHICLE TO DRIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10562905POWER TRAIN
DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE CLUTCH ISSUE: CLUTCH SYSTEM (SLAVE, PUSHROD, DISK(S), ETC.) BEGAN BINDING AFTER DEPARTING 600 MILE (REQUIRED) SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE PROBLEM INITIALLY SURFACED AS INTERMITTENT ON WARM/HOT DAYS WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN OPERATION AND WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 170F. THE ISSUE BECAME MORE PRONOUNCED WITH USE, AND BY 800 MILES, WAS C…
NHTSA ODI #10559035ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT APPROXIMATE 30-35 MPH THE ENGINE ON MY 2012 DUCATI 1199 MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY DIED. I WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONTO THE GRASS MEDIAN. THE ENGINE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED NORMALLY WITH ONE ATTEMPT USING THE STARTER AFTER I WAS STOPPED. THERE WERE NO OTHER SECONDARY INDICATIONS. OUTSIDE AIR TEMP. WAS APPROXIMATELY 90 D…
NHTSA ODI #10479602
