2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006. 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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. As a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2010-06-17

“The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. As a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame. *tr”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2010-06-17

“Expanding and leaking plastic fuel tank. Presents fire danger and ill fitment in the frame. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2010-06-01

“Ducati motorcycle gas tank. The basic shape and form of the tank is deforming and bulging. Uneven bumps appearing on the surface. *tr”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2009-07-01

“2006 ducati s2r800 "plastic" fuel tank starting to deform. Not retaining original shape. Concerns of possible rupture or leaks. Getting worse with age. Under warranty in 2008, a ducati shop examined the fuel tank and dismissed it as warrentable. Date below is approximate. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-04-22

“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, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. Previously it opened and closed without problems, now I…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-01-01

“Spring sag in the front suspension causes a drop in steering angle as a result the bike becomes unstable at normal road speeds, very unstable in windy conditions. The sag in suspension is approx 50% of normal suspension travel. *jb”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 2007-05-15
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 2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.