2009 Ducati 1198 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Ducati 1198, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,250 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since purchasing my 2009 Ducati 1198 I have had to replace the fuel tank three times. The fuel tank is expanding to the point where it has begun leaking onto the motor and exhaust system. Also the handle bars are hitting the tank causing issues with drivability.”
NHTSA complaint #10566648, filed 2014-03, 1,250 miles“Fuel tank expansion well beyond spec tolerance, impacting steering dampener mount and further pressing against the front suspension. Bike was maintained by original owner and always refilled from reputable gas stations and only used 92 or 93 octane premium fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10420094, filed 2011-08, 506 milesRelated recalls
- 09V170000May 20, 2009Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 f1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience…Covers: Ducati 1198 2009, 848 2009, F1098 Streetfighter 2010 +3 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 2009 Ducati 1198
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ducati 1198
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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