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2005 Ducati Monster S2 R Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R, and owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R

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

  1. Shock absorber (suspension)

    NHTSA 05V219000 Reported 117 vehicles potentially affected DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

    On certain motorcycles, the incorrect rear shock absorber rocker arm was installed during production.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear shock absorber rocker arm and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall began on june 15, 2005. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.

28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,327 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 15 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Plastic gas tank has expanded and warped, causing tank vents to stop working effectively. Gasoline now leaks and sprays extensively from the top of the tank, covering the tank and surrounding areas wi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 18, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system

“The plastic fuel tank on this and other ducati motorcycles expand with generally available north american gasoline, such that the tank cannot be attached to the front attachment at the ignition key ar”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2016 · Fuel/propulsion system

Checking a specific 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R

How do I know if my 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R 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 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R; 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 05V219000).

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.