The 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 117 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM WAS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.
THE INCORRECT COMPONENT COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Plastic gas tank has expanded and warped, causing tank vents to stop working effectively. Gasoline now leaks and sprays extensively from the top of the tank, covering the tank and surrounding areas with gasoline. Gasoline also leaks extensively from the overflow tube onto my garage floor. The…”
“The plastic fuel tank on this and other ducati motorcycles expand with generally available north american gasoline, such that the tank cannot be attached to the front attachment at the ignition key area, near the handle bars. This makes the fuel tank not secured to the forward part of the…”
“After several tank replacement by ducati the problem persists. Tank keeps swelling and puts stress on the latch so that it can't be unlatch to get to the battery or for service . Tank also doesn't sit firm on frame at pik swelling time . Tank also leaks fuel at bottom around seal while swelling is…”
“The plastic fuel tank has expanded due to ethanol in the gasoline. It is pressing on the ignition switch and can no longer be mounted or removed in the normal fashion. *tr”
“Plastic fuel tank is swollen or warped making it hard to lift the tank for service. Also, tank doesn't sit correctly on the frame, the rubber frame bumpers seem to have moved outward enough to not sit flush with the frame. This seems to be an ongoing problem with numerous models in the ducati line…”
“Expanding gas tank in 2005 ducati monster poses risk of leaking fuel from warped fuel pump o-ring gasket. *tr”
“I own a 2005 ducati s2r 800 motorcycle. My fuel tank has expanded beyond the point where the paint has started to crack and it has become difficult to open the latch to get access to the battery and other components. I have already heard that this is not an uncommon issue with certain ducati fuel…”
“Expanding and deforming plastic tank. Ducati usa replaced with the same kind of tank. *tr”
After opening this PE, we met with subject owners, dealers, and Ducati North America personnel.We learned that the subject leakage is limited to the Multistrada line alone and is unrelated to composite fuel tank deformation.Rather it stems from the inability of the original sealing O-ring to conform to the tank's…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.