Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.
2006-2012 · 5 model years
Ducati Monster 696 Problems by year
Owners have filed 26 complaints about the Ducati Monster 696 across 5 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2007 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (11), while 2006 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the fuel system, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 26
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Monster 696 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 Monster 696 problems
Ducati Monster 696 recalls 2
Ducati is recalling 1,755 my 2009 monster 696 motorcycles. The main wiring harness may come in contact with the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe possibly resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
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Latest Monster 696 complaints
Plastic gas tank expansion resulted in the tank being fused to the bike. Ducati north america refused to cover the issue even though there is a class action lawsuit filed.
Rear brake system looses compression allowing the brake pedal travel to be increased to more than double the expected distance. Rear brakes will not work as expected over 5mph. Suspected air in the brake system lines. No lost of fluid is shown. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ducati monster m620 dark motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph and applying the throttle, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and after a few minutes the failure recurred. The process was repetitive. The following day the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the fuel pump flange was replaced. Ten days and twenty miles later, the failure recurred. The contact was informed...
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that the fuel pump flange would need to be replaced again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 14,300.
The gas tank on this motorcycle is plastic and has swollen to the point that it will not securely latch to the frame. It has swollen against the latch that connects it and into the ignition system. If you ride this bike, you are riding it without the tank connected to the bike. *Tr
I have a warped/expanding gas tank on a 2007 ducati monster 695 motorcycle. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 ducati monster 696. The contact stated that while driving into his garage he noticed fuel leaking out of the vehicle and leaking on him. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure or reenact it. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 2,100.
Questions about the Ducati Monster 696
Which Ducati Monster 696 years have the most problems?
Which Ducati Monster 696 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ducati Monster 696 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (22), electrical system (2), brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati Monster 696 have?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Ducati Monster 696 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