2003 Ducati Mts 1000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Ducati Mts 1000, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Ducati Mts 1000
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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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006, multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009, multistrada 1100 motorcycles. Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring with an updated part free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.
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Engine and engine cooling
On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the oil cooler delivery and return lines free of charge. The recall began on april 8, 2005. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 408-253-0499.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Ducati Mts 1000 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 5,061 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Plastic fuel tank expanded and also has slight leakage onto rear wheel due to deformation preventing seal. Tank now too long to fit back onto motorcycle (expanded about 3/4"). Mounting system no longe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2012 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Ducati Mts 1000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ducati Mts 1000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Ducati Mts 1000 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Ducati Mts 1000 | 2 | 19 |
| 2006 Ducati Mts 1000 | 1 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2003 Ducati Mts 1000
How do I know if my 2003 Ducati Mts 1000 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Ducati Mts 1000; 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 05V085000).
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.