The 2009 Ducati 1198 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,549 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 MY 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND MY 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY…
Consequence
ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. TO LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALER, YOU MAY GO TO WWW.DUCATIUSA.COM AND SELECT THE "DEALER LOCATOR" OR YOU MAY CALL TOLL FREE AT 1-800-231-6696.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The ducati 1198 and previous models were recalled due to faulty mounting of voltage regulator (it requires additional heat shielding). I never received rcl-08-005 (nhtsa number 08v-638). I was driving home at night and the headlights, dash lights, and all other marker lights went out. I was struck…”
“Brakes: rear brake master cylinder was previously replaced in 2011, rear brakes malfunctioned once again jan 2011...rear brake lines were bled to rule out air trapped in the brake line, only to discover brake fluid leaking from the rubber tube which feeds into the top of the brake master...in…”
“Brakes: rear brake master cylinder was previously replaced in 2011, rear brakes malfunctioned once again jan 2011...rear brake lines were bled to rule out air trapped in the brake line, only to discover brake fluid leaking from the rubber tube which feeds into the top of the brake master...in…”
“Fuel tank expansion well beyond spec tolerance, impacting steering dampener mount and further pressing against the front suspension. Bike was maintained by original owner and always refilled from reputable gas stations and only used 92 or 93 octane premium fuel. *tr”
“The gas tank started to deform then it started to seep gas”
“The gas tank started to deform then it started to seep gas”
“Since purchasing my 2009 ducati 1198 I have had to replace the fuel tank three times. The fuel tank is expanding to the point where it has begun leaking onto the motor and exhaust system. Also the handle bars are hitting the tank causing issues with drivability. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Ducati 1198 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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