2006 Ducati Monster S4rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (3)
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
2011-12-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline“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…”
2010-06-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,100 mi“gas tank swelling and pushing forward on the ignition switch making it impossible to latch the tank down secure. *tr…”
2010-06-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4,000 mi“2006 ducati monster s2r800 dark motorcycle- fuel tank warped inexplicably at the fuel pump mounting flange, causing a dangerous fuel leak over the horizontal cylinder head. only the recommended fuel octane level was used, no fuel additives used whatsoever. it is my understanding that this particular warping of the fuel tanks on these ducati models …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.