2008 Ducati Hypermotard Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard
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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Cables (electrical system)
On certain motorcycles, the battery can move side to side inside the fuel tank mounting compartment. This movement could result in main wiring harness damage at the battery terminal. This condition could cause an electrical short consequently stopping the engine.
Remedy: Dealers will install a battery mounting bracket and two double lock velcro strips on the bottom of the battery. The recall began on november 19, 2007. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 1-408-253-0499.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 697 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My motorcycle, 2008 ducati s2r1000 (not an option on the next vehicle selector), has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2011 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Motorcycle stalls when coming to a stop or when pulling in the clutch. Has been to the shop 11 times and they have replaced , ECU, exhaust valve guide seals, and numerous items. Dealer can't fix the p”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 13, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Ducati Hypermotard model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Hypermotard model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 3 |
| 2013 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Ducati Hypermotard | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Ducati Hypermotard | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 Ducati Hypermotard | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Ducati Hypermotard
How do I know if my 2008 Ducati Hypermotard 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 2008 Ducati Hypermotard; 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 07V474000).
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.