2007 Ducati Monster S4RS problems & reliability
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 24 | 83% |
| Structure | 3 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 27 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 6,800 miles (middle 50% between 4,800 and 8,805 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“2008 ducati monster s4rs voltage rectifier/regulator over heats and catches fire. Melts and destroys other components surrounding the unit, such as the oil breather tank and the seat. This problem is identified in the nhtsa database for other ducati models. The voltage rectifier is used on many ducati models and…”
Electrical System · filed Mar 18, 2014
“This ducati monster s4rs motorcycle is one of the many that experienced deformation of the fuel tank and compromise of the internal fuel pump of the motorcycle. The cause of the deformation is due to incompatibility with fuel itself; very possibly ethanol in particular. This motorcycle's gas tank was replaced last…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 4, 2012
“My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand and distort. The outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch which is now seriously distorted. Previously the tank would open and close without problems, now it is…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Sep 9, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Fuel leak at pump/tank interface
Preliminary Evaluation PE10045 · opened Nov 4, 2010 · closed Feb 28, 2011 · led to recall 11V020000
Technical service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS. The 10 most recent:
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The…
SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 18, 2024
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service…
SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2023
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018…
SRV-SRB-23-037 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 13, 2023
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and…
SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 10, 2023
Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in…
SRV-SRB-23-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023
Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on…
TTB-23-001 rev07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 6, 2023
Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks…
SRV-SRB-23-018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 16, 2023
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer…
SRV-SRB-22-038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 23, 2022
CR235 â Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of…
SRV-TSB-22-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 5, 2022
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and…
SRV-SRB-22-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 18, 2022
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
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- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 6,800 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.