The 2007 Ducati 1098 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 12,260 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, INSTALL A HEAT GUARD BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY SUPPORT. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
POWER TRAIN08V2530002008-06-053,614 affected
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.
Consequence
IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IGNITION TIMING AND IDLE MIXTURE WERE IMPROPERLY SET DURING PRODUCTION CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO DROP AND STALL THE ENGINE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM EXCEEDED 180F.
Consequence
IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MAPPING USING A DEDICATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM INSTRUMENT (DDS) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 201-264-8327.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
Total complaints12
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The gas tank on my 2007, ducati 1098 motorcycle cannot be secured to the bracket located on the frame of the motorcycle. The gas tank on this model motorcycle is made of plastic and expands due to the ethanol in the fuel. This makes the motorcycle unsafe to ride. I contacted ducati north america…”
“On most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. It is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. It is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in…”
“On ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenance) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability…”
“I have a 2007 ducati 1098 and read this information today 8/16/2010 on national highway traffic safety administration website and wanted to know if my bike was affected by these recalls and is my life in danger? My vin no. Is [xxx]. I have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. Almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. He must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. The most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. The failure has not caused any crashes, but a few…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. Almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. He must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. The most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. The failure has not caused any crashes, but a few…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. Also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. Also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE07040 Opened 2007-08-07 · closed 2007-11-27
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
EARLY PRODUCTION DUCATI 1098 MODEL MOTORCYCLES ARE SUBJECT TO ENGINE STALLING, TYPICALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING IN THE UPPER LIMIT OF ITS ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURE RANGE AND WHEN THE OPERATOR ROLLS OFF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION. ODI WAS AWARE OF NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE THIS HAS OCCURRED (THOUGH ONLY TWO…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Ducati 1098 as of
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