AI Damage2007 Ducati S2R1000: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Ducati S2R1000 filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and structure. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 95% of all complaints
- 2 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 5% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 19 complaints (95% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (10% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (5% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 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 | 19 | 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.
Purchased motorcycle with 840 miles on odometer, gas tank has swelling and is touching the ignition switch. Also has blistering at the base of the tank were it meets the seat.
Fuel leak from hinge area of fuel filler cap due to possible distortion. Fuel leak significant enough to splash onto rider and engine potential fire hazard. Fuel tank is of plastic material. Updated 02/15/12 the consumer stated according to the manufacturer, plastic degrades from ethanol based fuel.
I have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. The dealer who sold this bike to the original owner went out of business and I am the second owner. I took the motorcycle to another ducati dealer who informed me that the expansion and corrosion was not normal and that I should contact the nhtsa.
Gas leaked from the tank because the fuel pump gasket could not properly function due to the warping. Ducati's poor manufacturing of these gas tanks has caused this problem.
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 8,257 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the S2R1000 has 11 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 20, above average.
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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ducati S2R1000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, structure, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (30%), smoke, burning smell, fire (15%), rust, corrosion (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Ducati S2R1000?
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 2007 Ducati S2R1000 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 2007 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.