The 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,302 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER09V3810002009-10-01753 affected
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
STALLING CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF REQUIRED REPLACE AND REPOSITION THE FUEL HOSE RETAINING CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
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
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I've had my original fuel tank replaced due to deformation. Now the replacement fuel tank is also deforming.”
“Fuel tank expansion/deform issue. Horn button is touching when locking the front wheel(turned to full left). Also the key guard is breaking and fuel tank side trim panels are loose from deformed tank. *tr”
“The gas tank has expanded apparently due to an interaction with the ethanol in the fuel. This causes it to bulge from the frame of the bike. The malformation of the tank causes the handle bars to touch the tank limiting movement, the opening for the key to be obstructed, and the paint and decals…”
“2010 ducati streetfighter fuel tank failure, expansion and bike stopped running while on highway. Almost got rearended when power was lost. Dealer said ethanol gas caused the plastic fuel tank to degrade, expand and fail. Handle bars now hit the tank also. *tr”
“I was riding my motorcycle, a 2010 ducati streetfighter, when the engine cut out while I was leaned over in a slow turn (10-15mph). The engine stopped completely locking up the rear wheel, and because I was in a turn, it caused the rear wheel to slide, causing me to wreck my motorcycle. The engine…”
“I was riding my motorcycle, a 2010 ducati streetfighter, when the engine cut out while I was leaned over in a slow turn (10-15mph). The engine stopped completely locking up the rear wheel, and because I was in a turn, it caused the rear wheel to slide, causing me to wreck my motorcycle. The engine…”
“New bike @ 3000 miles has the fuel tank expanding and swelling. The tank gets deformed and clearance issues become evident. The front forks start hitting the tank and cracks begin to form. The tank will puncture soon. Ducati dealer takes photographs and sends them to headquarters. They approve a…”
“2010 ducati streetfighter- the gas tank deformed in several places and expanded to the point of contacting the upper fork bracket. *tr”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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