2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)
Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on december 24, 2008. Owners…
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Power train
Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on june 25, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,700 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The fuel tank on my 2008 ducati model monster s4rs tricolore has expanded due to a commonly known problem of ethanol fuels reacting to the material which the tanks are made from. The tank has signific”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2011 · Fuel system, other
Compare Ducati 1098 Tricolore model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati 1098 Tricolore model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore
How do I know if my 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ducati dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V253000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.