Ducati is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 motorcycles. The fuel hose may become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.
2009-2010 · 2 model years
Ducati 1198S Problems by year
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Ducati 1198S across 2 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- 0
1198S complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 1198S problems
Ducati 1198S recalls 3
Ducati is recalling 732 model year 2009 1198 s, 1098 r, and f1098 s streetfighter motorcycles. The right fork may have possible cracking a deformation at the right-hand side fork bottom wheel axle pinch bolt area.
Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 f1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel...
Latest 1198S complaints
After purchasing a 2009 ducati 1198s on 8/3/2018, I discovered that the motorcycle had 2 open safety recalls. I took the motorcycle to a ducati dealer to perform the recalls. The dealer told me that 1 of the recalls (nhtsa #09v-170; manufacturer #rcl-09-003) is not needed and that the other recall (nhtsa #09v-381; manufacturer #rcl-09-005) cannot be performed because the recall requires removal of the gas tank and the gas tank cannot reliably be removed and replaced because it is swollen (see attached repair...
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order). The gas tank is swollen due to a factory defect that is the subject of a class action settlement (see attached notice of class action settlement). The class action settlement provides for free replacement of the gas tank within 6 years after the original purchase date (that was probably in 2009 or 2010), but this time period expired before I purchased the motorcycle. The dealer informed me, after inquiring with ducati about replacing my gas tank for free, that the 09v-381 safety recall cannot be performed unless I pay approximately $1300 for a new gas tank. I responded that I was not willing to pay $1300 for a factory defect (see attached email). As a result, the dealer did not perform the 09v-381 safety recall and I picked up the motorcycle. I do not think I should have to pay $1300 to get a safety recall performed. Ducati should replace my gas tank, and perform the 09v-381 safety recall, free of charge.
There are many, many people with faulty radiators on the early 848/1098/1198 series bikes. The radiator fails in the top left hand corner bracket, causing coolant to come out of the left hand side fairing. Everyone's seems to fail in the exact same place. Ducati changed the radiator to a new version in 2010 and that has resolved the issue. I would be happy with a replacement radiator that does not have this flaw. It is not safe to lose coolant and could get on the tires or brakes and cause an accident. Thank you *tr
OIL COOLER AND OIL COOLER LINES LEAK!
Oil cooler lines fail as a result of heat and engine vibration.
The fuel tank is warping becoming disfigured and bubbles appear to be forming all around it. The tank seems to be coming apart from the frame. This is a hazard in operation causing a wreck at speed as well as a fuel leak could cause a fire. *Tr
Questions about the Ducati 1198S
Which Ducati 1198S years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 1198S problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), fuel system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 1198S have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Ducati 1198S model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data