Model year guide

2009 Ducati 1198

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Ducati 1198 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2009 Ducati 1198 — representative photo
Representative photo

2009 Ducati 1198 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints5

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2009 Ducati 1198 recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery NHTSA Campaign #09V170000 · manufacturer #RCL-09-003 · 20/05/2009

DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 MY 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND MY 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2009. TO LOCATE YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALER, YOU MAY GO TO WWW.DUCATIUSA.COM AND SELECT THE "DEALER LOCATOR" OR YOU MAY CALL TOLL FREE AT 1-800-231-6696.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2009 Ducati 1198 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2009 Ducati 1198 vehicles on record

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Other Ducati 1198 model years

2010

2009 Ducati 1198 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Ducati 1198 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Ducati 1198. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Ducati 1198?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are gasoline, fuel system, electrical system.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.