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2008 Ducati Hypermotard

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Feb 14, 2011
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 10, 2007
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Ducati Hypermotard, most frequently naming the fuel system and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 28 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system375.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
07V474000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Oct 10, 2007
385 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING COMPARTMENT. THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.
The risk: IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET AND TWO DOUBLE LOCK VELCRO STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 1-408-253-0499.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Feb 14, 2011

MY MOTORCYCLE, 2008 DUCATI S2R1000 (NOT AN OPTION ON THE NEXT VEHICLE SELECTOR), 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 SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME WHICH MAKES THE GAS TANK SIT TO ONE SIDE. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND SOME COSMETIC CHANGES. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK, FUELING SYSTEM OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY NOTED THEY WOULD MONITOR IT FOR REPLACE. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS CAUSED IT SIT INCORRECTLY AND HAVE LARGE BUBBLES. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10382683
Incident
Aug 1, 2010
Mileage
2,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Apr 13, 2009

MOTORCYCLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN PULLING IN THE CLUTCH. HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP 11 TIMES AND THEY HAVE REPLACED , ECU, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE SEALS, AND NUMEROUS ITEMS. DEALER CAN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. IT'S UNSAFE WHEN IT JUST DIES. IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS BIKE BUT DUCATI WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10265110
Incident
Mar 2, 2009
Mileage
8 mi
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 16, 2008

ON JULY 11, 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 MOTORCYLE. APPROXIMATELY 2 DAYS LATER IT STARTED STALLING UPON INITIAL START UP. IT WOULD RESTART AND IDLE ROUGH. THEN AFTER MOVING OFF TO MY FIRST STOP (INTERSECTION ,LIGHT ETC.) IT WOULD STALL AGAIN. ONCE MOTORCYCLE WAS FULLY WARMED UP IT WOULDN'T STALL AS MUCH. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER WHERE PURCHASED AND THEY RESET THE TPS(THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) AND RAISED THE IDLE. THE BIKE WOULD STILL STALL OUT ESPECIALLY THE WARMER THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS. I BROUGHT BIKE BACK TO DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR. THE BIKE STILL STALLS . IT SEEMS TO STALL MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN IT IS WARM OUT. THE WARMER IT IS THE WORSE IT IS. IT WILL STALL UPON START UP AND THEN AT THE NEXT FEW STOPS (INTERSECTION, LIGHT, ETC.). MOST TIMES IT WILL STALL WITH NO WARNING. UPON SOME RESEARCH OF MY OWN I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. MOST PEOPLE ARE EITHER LIVING WITH IT; OR REPLACING THE EXHAUST AND PUTTING ON A PERFORMANCE ECU (ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT) THAT COMES WITH THE EXHAUST. AFTER SPEAKING TO ANOTHER LOCAL DEALER THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE STALLING IS REPLACING THE ECU WITH A PERFORMANCE ONE. WHICH MAKES THE MOTORCYCLE EMISSION ILLEGAL. DUCATI SEEMS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM; BECAUSE THEY HAVE ALL SORTS OF TEST AND FORMS FOR THE DEALERS TO FILL OUT AND DO. BUT NO REMEDY TO THE STALLING. AS OF TODAY OCTOBER 16, 2008 THE MOTORCYCLE STILL STALLS OUT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10245718
Incident
Jul 13, 2008
Mileage
82 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TTB-24-001Rev 3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.

TTB-24-001Rev 2

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SUSPENSION

Tips & Tricks Revision 02 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Front fork wiring, rear shock, and fuel level and range indication. Hypermotard-Exhaust heat guard hardware pitting. Scrambler-Cosmetic headlight defect. All Models-pre-delivery operations, scheduled maintenance update.

SRV-SRB-24-001

SUSPENSION

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legitimate defects. The bulletin further provides examples and pictures for clarification.

SRV-SRB-23-036

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the various Ducati models. This bulletin further refers the reader to an attached diagnosis guide. The referenced guide/annex is available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-23-037

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.

SRV-SRB-23-018R1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. The use of a prescribed leak trace powder is stressed. This bulletin includes service instructions.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ducati Hypermotard by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022100—
2021200—
2020210—
2019320—
2018010—
2017000—
2016000—
2015100—
2014400—
2013300—
2008Viewing310—
2007210—
2006110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.