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2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore
4 recall campaigns and 1 complaint are on NHTSA's register for the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore; the recalls concern electrical system, power train and engine and engine cooling.
The component named most often is fuel system, gasoline: 1,000 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 39.8 per 1,000 across all 2007 model-year vehicles and against 500 per 1,000 for the Ducati 1098 Tricolore line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 1.0 complaints per model year across the 2 Ducati 1098 Tricolore model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (1); the most recent in the file is dated 19 Nov 2011.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.
Consequence: This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on december 24, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
Filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RCL-08-005).
Defect, as filed: Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.
Consequence: If the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain may become entangled with the chassis. This can result in a crash without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on june 25, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
Filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RCL-08-003).
- 07V175000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGSReported 24 Apr 2007 · 119 units
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, the horizontal cylinder head fitting to the thermostat produced a coolant leakage.
Consequence: Coolant leakage over the rear suspension and wheel could cause a crash.
Remedy: The thermostat hose and relative couplings were replaced. All motorcycles were corrected before retail delivery to customers.
Filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RCL-07-002).
- 07V176000ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYSReported 24 Apr 2007 · 2 units
Defect, as filed: On certain motorcycles, the horizontal and vertical cylinders mobile timing belt tensioner is dimensionally incorrect.
Consequence: The mobile tensioner can come into contact with the timing belt cover which could cause the timing belt to fail and consequently stop the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing mobile timing belt tensioner using updated components. The recallbegan on april 4, 2007. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
Filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (manufacturer campaign RCL-07-004).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore (black) against all 2007 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2007 | 1098 Tricolore line | All 2007 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1,000 | 500 | 39.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1,000 | 500 | 39.8 |
1 unique complaints, 1 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Ducati 1098 Tricolore model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 10,865 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 10,744 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ducati 1098 Tricolore model years · Ducati: 40 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 08V638000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 Dec 2008 and concerns electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator. Across all model years the Ducati 1098 Tricolore line has 4 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore complain about most?
Fuel System, Gasoline: 1 of 1 component mentions (1,000 per 1,000). Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.