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Ducati 1098R Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints across 2 model years of the Ducati 1098R (2008–2009). The most-complained-about year is 2008.

4
safety recalls, all years
2
owner complaints, all years
2009
year with most recalls
2008
year with most complaints

Pick your Ducati 1098R model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Ducati 1098R41
2008 Ducati 1098R11

What Ducati 1098R owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.

All Ducati 1098R recalls (4)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Ducati 1098R, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V381000 Reported 753 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if required replace and reposition the fuel hose retaining clamp free of charge. The recall began on october 19, 2009. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

    Model years: 2009

  2. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 09V197000 Reported 732 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Ducati will notify owners and repair the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 16, 2009. Owners may contact ducati toll-free at 1-800-231-6696.

    Model years: 2009

  3. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 09V170000 Reported 1,549 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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 injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected injector components free of charge. The safety recall began on june 3, 2009. To locate your nearest authorized ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the "dealer…

    Model years: 2009

  4. Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system)

    NHTSA 08V638000 Reported 7,130 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    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…

    Model years: 2008, 2009

Other Ducati models

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.