How many recalls does the 2008 Ducati 1098s have?

The 2008 Ducati 1098s has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Ducati 1098s has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Ducati 1098s?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2008 Ducati 1098s Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Ducati 1098s has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 10,744 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 08V638000 2008-12-03 7,130 affected

Defect

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 TRAIN 08V253000 2008-06-05 3,614 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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When motorcycle driven at slow pace or in traffic the heat is unbearable from exhaust making me over heat and almost passed out from this bike causing burns on leg. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2010-06-12

“The vehicle I'm referring to is a 2008 1098s ducati. While idling, driving or when coming to a stop, the motorcycle will shut off when the clutch is applied. The problem happens randomly and regardless of what gear I am on or the motorcycle's temperature. The problem began shortly after driving…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2009-02-04

“Excessive exhaust heat caused blister burns through leather suit on leg when motorcycle driven slow. This motorcycle cannot be driven slow with out the effects of excessive exhaust heat. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 2008-12-01

“Ducati 1098s 2008 bike was purchased 29 oct 2008, rode home first night with no issues. On the second day of riding the bike stalled as I was approaching a light, I squeezed the clutch lever and was pressing both front and rear brakes at the time as I was downshifting from third into second gear,…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2008-11-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Ducati 1098s as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.