2006 Ducati 620 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (11) · Structure:body (1) · Structure (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
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
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-05-16 · SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for analysis and control of oil and coolant leaks from engine. applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. this bulletin includes service instructions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-03-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 23,304 mi“fuel tank distortion from expansion.…”
2011-03-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,604 mi“i bought a 06 monster 620 dark back in feb 06. the dealer i bought it from is closed. had the bike serviced only by the original dealer when it was serviced. the bike has 3600 miles on so i go to work on it to just clean it up and change the oil and i can't get the tank to latch. so i go on line to look for a fix and start finding the issues about …”
2011-02-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,200 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 ducati multistrada 620 motorcycle. the contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from under the seat. the dealer was contacted and advised him to remove the tank and bring it in for inspection. the tank was removed and the contact discovered that the fuel tank was fractured. the dealer advised that the warranty for t…”
2010-12-04 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,000 mi“this ducati motorcycle is equipped with a plastic gas tank that deformed leading to leaking at the fuel pump area. leaking of fuel is dangerous due to the proximity of the motorcycle fuel tank to engine exhaust which is hot enough to cause a fire if in contact with fuel.…”
2010-09-23 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 15,000 mi“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 have to wedge it against the ignition switch to clo…”
2010-09-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline“potential for fire, even death. fuel tank swelling to the point of leaking gasoline from the fuel pump flange onto the rear tire and exhaust. ducati north america is replacing the tanks only if there is an actual leak. the tanks may start leaking at any time. even when parked in a garage creating a fire hazard in your home or business due to fu…”
2010-09-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 11,400 mi“2006 ducati mts 620 began to steadily leak fuel from bottom of fuel tank at the fuel pump flange. this allowed fuel to drip onto hot exhaust, which could have caused a fire. *tr…”
2010-08-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,800 mi“ducati gas tank expanded to the point that it can no longer be removed from the vehicle to service it. apparently a common problem and will eventually lead to a leak around the fuel pump housing. potential fire/safety issue when that happens. have read that ethanol in the gas is the cause of the deformation of the tank. *tr…”
2010-07-14 · Structure:body · 20,500 mi“motorcycle gas tank (plastic) is deforming and: a) no longer sits tight to the frame as designed, b) is exerting pressure on ignition, making the tank difficult to latch and unlatch for maintenance. *tr…”
2010-04-22 · Fuel System, Other · 15,500 mi“fuel leaking from fuel pump area due to expanding/warping plastic fuel tank. brand new o-ring gasket plus additional hylomar seal did not help prevent the leak. vehicle is now at manufacturer authorized shop as of 4/10/2010. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.