2007 Ducati Monster S4rs problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (22) · Structure:body (2) · Electrical System (2)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
27 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (27)
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 27 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2014-03-18 · Electrical System · 9,500 mi · 🔥 fire“2008 ducati monster s4rs voltage rectifier/regulator over heats and catches fire. melts and destroys other components surrounding the unit, such as the oil breather tank and the seat. this problem is identified in the nhtsa database for other ducati models. the voltage rectifier is used on many ducati models and should be included in the r…”
2012-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,759 mi“this ducati monster s4rs motorcycle is one of the many that experienced deformation of the fuel tank and compromise of the internal fuel pump of the motorcycle. the cause of the deformation is due to incompatibility with fuel itself; very possibly ethanol in particular. this motorcycle's gas tank was replaced last november. it is already in need…”
2012-01-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 10,366 mi“the fuel tank is deforming and continues to get worse. *tr…”
2011-09-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,600 mi“my motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and distort. 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 which is now seriously distorted. previously the tank would open and close without problems, now it is wedged tightly against the i…”
2011-08-16 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 27,000 mi“2007 ducati monster s4rs plastic tank is swelling. was replaced under warranty once. new warranted tank has now swelled. ducati has thus far, said it is only a cosmetic issue. however there are the chances of the tank splitting, swelling to the point that it will not latch down or swell to the point that it pushes the seat and possibly unlatching i…”
2011-04-07 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 7,800 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 ducati monster s4rs motorcycle. the contact stated that the fuel tank was swelling and causing a fuel leak on to the motor in which the contact was concerned could potentially cause a fire. the contact called the dealer regarding the swelling fuel tank but the dealer did not provide the contact with any information. the …”
2010-12-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,500 mi“motorcycle gas tank expanding, ducati s4rs 2007. *tr…”
2010-12-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 8,000 mi“nylon motorcycle fuel tank expands & changes dimensions when e10 is used. nylon absorbs water from e10. *tr…”
2010-11-17 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the plastic gas tank on my 2007 ducati monster model s4rs has become deformed to the point that the gas tank mounting clamp has been obscured such that the tank cannot be properly secured to the motorcycle, creating a risk of becoming loose while the motorcycle is in operation. …”
2010-10-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 6,800 mi“the fuel tank on my 2007 ducati s4rs has expanded to the point it could no longer fit on the bike. this tank was replaced under warranty for the same problem less then a year ago. the issue appears to be a problem with the plastic fuel tank reacting the fuel. it may be related to ethanol in the fuel. the company continues to replace the tanks …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.