2006 Ducati Monster S2R 1000 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 71%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Ducati Monster S2R 1000, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles.
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.
“Fuel tank keeps expanding. Ducati replaced tank 2 times but with the same material or same type . Tank swelling makes it impossible to remove to get under the tank for maintenance or access to battery . Tank also doesn't fit properly to frame . Dealer wants to sale k100 fuel additive for ethanol problem to prevent plastic swelling . I tried but problem persists . No improved tank is offered . I own a second bike with same problem . Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10676833, filed 2015-01, 15,392 miles“Gas tank has expanded to such a point that the latch securing the tank to the body can no longer function. The gas tank could become loose while the vehicle is in motion causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10466446, filed 2012-07, 2,739 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Ducati MONSTER S2R 1000. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel onto the engine intermittently after it had been driven 45 MPH and then parked. The vehicle has a fire protection pad. When the fuel tank was replaced, the dealer removed the pad to give the tank more room to expand. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 16,381.”
NHTSA complaint #10743968, filed 2015-07, 16,381 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 71% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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