AI DamageDucati Monster S4 R: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ducati Monster S4 R across 2 model years: 13 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 92% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 8% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 12 complaints (92% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (8% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 13 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 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
My ducati monster s4r 2007 (purchased brand new in 2009 and only driven about 5k miles, always garaged, and never had seen a drop of water), and which was just recently serviced at cycles 128, beverly ma, literally went up in flames on june 10, 2012.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. I took the bike to the dealer (hattar motorsports) who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory). I have been told it will be replaced. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. The bike is completely stock. I am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. The tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly.
I have not modified my motorcycle, nor it's fuel system or fuel pump, located inside the tank. I took my bike to an authorized dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america, and was denied a replacement. No reason was given. I have this documented on a service receipt.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
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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.