2008 Ducati Monster 696 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Ducati Monster 696. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I purchased a 2008 ducati monster 695. It has 4,900 trouble-free miles, but the gas tank is now expanding. There are ripples forming on the sides of the tank and the key latch is now pressed up against the tank itself. *tr”
“My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I have to wedge it against the ignition…”
“The plastic fuel tank on my ducati monster 695 is expanding, making it difficult to latch and secure properly. *tr”
“Fuel tank on my motorcycle swelling from ethanol. The model is a monster s4rs. *tr”
“Vehicle: 2008 ducati monster s4rs tricolore (motorcycle) issue: excessive expansion of the fuel tank causing material yield and fitment problems _______________________________________________________ 1) normal use of gas tank (refueling) over a period of two years. 2) fuel tank is: a) expanding…”
“The plastic fuel tank on my 2008 ducati monster s2r1000 (selected monster 696 as vehicle since s2r1000 was not an option) is swelling to the point it is rubbing against the ignition switch housing and no longer sits on the frame for proper support. This is a serious issue because of the fire risk…”
“2008 ducati monster with fuel tank deformation. *tr”
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 Monster 696 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.