2009 Ducati S1000BIP Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 100%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Ducati S1000BIP, 100% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 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.
“2009 Ducati sport classic tank spreading problem. I purchase this bike new and have owned it for 4 months and the gas tank has deformed to the point where it no longer is attached to the bike. At highway speeds I can feel the tank lifting off the bike. I could image given a little more wind speed the tank would flip up and hit me in the head. I have investigated the problem and it seems this is a common complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10347795, filed 2010-08, 2,100 miles“My motorcycle is an 09 Ducati sportclassicand has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand shortly after I bought it new. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning. Previously it opened and closed without problems. The rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to Ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325774, filed 2010-04, 600 miles“Motorcycle: loose fuel tank due to expansion of the tank. I have a 2009 Ducati sport classic 1000 and was made aware today at the dealer that the gas tank has expanded to the point where it so loose that it virtually lifts off the bike. This is clearly a dangerous condition but no recall has been issued and Ducati has not informed me of this known problem. A new tank is being ordered under warranty but it is exactly the same component so the new tank will eventually expand as well. Apparently the cost of the tank is over $2000 so once my warranty expires this is a cost I will have to bear. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303346, filed 2010-01, 2,000 miles“Plastic fuel tank on 2009 Ducati sport 1000 has expanded and is now loose on the bike, causing a hazardous situation. Tank has been replaced once by Ducati north america but problem occurred again only after a couple of months. It seems the plastic is reacting to the gasoline or something in it (ethanol) and bulges making it loose from the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10339377, filed 2010-06, 1,000 miles“Fuel tank bulging and spreading at bottom front. This expansion has caused the fuel tank to become loose on the bracket, the tank wobbles and can be lifted from the frame. This occurred after only three weeks of purchase date. I have not had resolution yet from the dealer or manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10336118, filed 2010-06, 159 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | 100% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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