2005 Ducati Monster S2 R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (23) · Fuel/Propulsion System (4) · Fuel System, Other (1)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
26 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 var
Power Train 2023-07-13 · SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 provi
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-07-10 · SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 powde
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-06-16 · SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 instruction
Vehicle Speed Control 2023-06-06 · TTB-23-001 rev07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-03-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 8,000 mi“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 expansion has also made it very difficult to access the …”
2016-01-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,000 mi“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 motorcycle. this leaves only one attachment, at the rear hin…”
2015-01-20 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 37,000 mi“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 at max. fuel goes all over the engine and floor .de…”
2013-04-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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…”
2011-11-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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 with plastic fuel tanks. *tr…”
2011-05-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,500 mi“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 tanks. ducati has refused to cover the tank damag…”
2011-04-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,000 mi“expanding gas tank in 2005 ducati monster poses risk of leaking fuel from warped fuel pump o-ring gasket. *tr…”
2010-12-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 18,000 mi“expanding and deforming plastic tank. ducati usa replaced with the same kind of tank. *tr…”
2010-09-11 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,000 mi“nylon fuel tank is absorbing moisture from fuel and swelling. swelling fuel tank is creating an unsafe condition where tank may split resulting in failure, fire, or other hazard. swollen tank is also pressing against other systems and could cause failure to start, failure or front wheel to turn completely, failure of seat locking mechanism to com…”
2010-07-09 · Fuel System, Other · 4,300 mi“my 2005 ducati monster s2r800 has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions have increased and it does not sit correctly in the frame and it now its getting close to the ignition switch. its the original tank , started to show few bubbles here and there! might be warping! i worry about my safety and as well of others. a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.