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2009 Ducati 1198S Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2009 Ducati 1198S, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 2009 Ducati 1198S

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  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.

  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.

  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…

2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2009 Ducati 1198S have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,093 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 14, 2018 · Fuel/propulsion system

“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 fai”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2016 · Engine

Compare Ducati 1198S model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati 1198S model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2009 Ducati 1198S32
2010 Ducati 1198S03

Checking a specific 2009 Ducati 1198S

How do I know if my 2009 Ducati 1198S 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2009 Ducati 1198S; 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 09V170000).

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.

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.