AI Damage2006 Ducati 620: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Ducati 620 filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 15
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 87% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 13% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 7% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 13 complaints (87% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (13% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 15 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
This ducati motorcycle is equipped with a plastic gas tank that deformed leading to leaking at the fuel pump area. Leaking of fuel is dangerous due to the proximity of the motorcycle fuel tank to engine exhaust which is hot enough to cause a fire if in contact with fuel.
2006 ducati mts 620 began to steadily leak fuel from bottom of fuel tank at the fuel pump flange. This allowed fuel to drip onto hot exhaust, which could have caused a fire.
Potential for fire, even death. Fuel tank swelling to the point of leaking gasoline from the fuel pump flange onto the rear tire and exhaust. Ducati north america is replacing the tanks only if there is an actual leak. The tanks may start leaking at any time.
Motorcycle gas tank (plastic) is deforming and: a) no longer sits tight to the frame as designed, b) is exerting pressure on ignition, making the tank difficult to latch and unlatch for maintenance.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,286 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 25% most complained about).
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati 620?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 15. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (47%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Ducati 620?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Ducati 620 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.