2006 Ducati S4 R 2006 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (3) · Structure:body (2) · Suspension:front (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (24)
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 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-07-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 3,000 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…”
2010-06-29 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 5,000 mi“2006 ducati s2r800 "plastic" fuel tank starting to deform. not retaining original shape. concerns of possible rupture or leaks. getting worse with age. under warranty in 2008, a ducati shop examined the fuel tank and dismissed it as warrentable. date below is approximate. *tr…”
2010-06-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,871 mi“expanding and leaking plastic fuel tank. presents fire danger and ill fitment in the frame. *tr…”
2010-06-17 · Structure:body · 11,000 mi“the plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. as a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame. *tr…”
2009-08-20 · Structure:body · 11,000 mi“ducati motorcycle gas tank. the basic shape and form of the tank is deforming and bulging. uneven bumps appearing on the surface. *tr…”
2007-07-27 · Suspension:front · 6,625 mi“spring sag in the front suspension causes a drop in steering angle as a result the bike becomes unstable at normal road speeds, very unstable in windy conditions. the sag in suspension is approx 50% of normal suspension travel. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.