2004 Ducati 749 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Ducati 749, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Ducati 749
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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Engine and engine cooling
Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Ducati 749 have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 650 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am reporting this incident as having involve 0 deaths, but if you know anything about motorcycles, oil spilling out to the rear tires as a result of a blowup within the first 700 miles since purchas”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 21, 2004 · Tires
“I wish to lodge a complaint against ducati motorcycles based on a recent experience i had with my 2004 ducati 749 dark. The motorcycle only had approximately 650 miles on it when i experienced a failu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 15, 2004 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Ducati 749 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati 749 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ducati 749 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Ducati 749 | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 Ducati 749 | 0 | 5 |
Checking a specific 2004 Ducati 749
How do I know if my 2004 Ducati 749 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Ducati 749; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V340000).
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.