2007 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system problems

The 2007 Ducati Sport Classic has 64 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 88% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

88%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Sport Classic fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

07V017000Fuel SystemJanuary 24, 2007 · 817 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FASTENERS FROM THE FUEL LINE TO THE FUEL FILLER WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THE FUEL PUMP HOSE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FUEL FILTER. THIS CONDITION WILL STOP THE ENGINE FROM RUNNING.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP TO FUEL FILTER HOSE AND FASTENERS TO PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STOPPING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-424-9153.

What owners report

“FUEL TANK DEFORMS OVER TIME, CAUSING IT TO LIFT OUT OF THE FRONT BRACKETS. THE TANK IS THEN LOOSE AND MOVES CONSIDERABLY UNDER HAND PRESSURE, WOULD PROBABLY COME OFF COMPLETELY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS REPLACED TANK ONCE, THE NEW ONE IS ALREADY SHOWING THE SAME PROBLEMS, SO CLEARLY…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 31, 2007

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic have?

NHTSA has 64 complaints about the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system — 88% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2007 Ducati Sport Classic fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 07V017000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.