Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Ducati Monster 696, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 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.
When owners filed reports about this model year
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2010 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| Jul 2010 | 1 | 6 |
| Sep 2010 | 1 | 7 |
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
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
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 (TO THE POINT OF WITNESSING EXTERNAL CRACKS, RIPPLES, AND BUBBLES ) B) ELONGATION OF THE FUEL TANK CAUSES ACCESS TO COMPONENTS UNDER IT FROM BEING ACCESSED READILY (AS DESIGNED). C) CONDITION IS CONSTANT AND GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. D) RUPTURE/LEAKING HAS NOT OCCURRED, BUT IS EXPECTED. E) CONSIDERING THIS IS A MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL TANK LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE RIDER, A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WOULD BE EXPECTED. 3) MOTORCYCLE WAS: A) RETURNED TO THE DEALER FOR REVIEW, UPON WHICH A DECISION WAS MADE TO REPLACE THE TANK AT THE MANUFACTURE'S EXPENSE. B) THE MANUFACTURE WILL SWAP THE DEFECTIVE TANK FOR THE REPLACEMENT UNIT. *TR
FUEL TANK ON MY MOTORCYCLE SWELLING FROM ETHANOL. THE MODEL IS A MONSTER S4RS. *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 SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE AND I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TANK. I WAS NOT GIVEN A REASON. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY DUCATI MONSTER 695 IS EXPANDING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SECURE PROPERLY. *TR
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 IF THE TANK WERE TO WEAR ALL THE WAY THROUGH AND ALLOW GASOLINE TO SPILL ONTO MY IGNITION WIRING AND HOT ENGINE. OBVIOUSLY, A FUEL LEAK OCCURRING WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ALSO CANNOT LIFT THE FUEL TANK AS DESIGNED BY DUCATI TO SERVICE THE MOTORCYCLE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM AFFECTING SEVERAL DUCATI MODELS FROM 2005 TO PRESENT. MY MOTORCYCLE WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IN SEPTEMBER 2008, CURRENTLY HAS LESS THAN 700 MILES ON IT, HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED , AND, OTHER THAN THIS SERIOUS DEFECT, IS IN BRAND NEW CONDITION. *TR
2008 DUCATI MONSTER WITH FUEL TANK DEFORMATION. *TR
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides cleaning instructions with approved cleaning tools.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM- CLUTCH,NEUTRAL,SIDESTAND; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale; and timing layshift seal removal for a all models.
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.
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
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.