DUCATI PANIGALE V4 (2018) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Ducati is recalling 2018-2019 Panigale V4 motorcycles due to potential oil cooler cracks causing leaks that may increase crash risk. Owners should contact customer service for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ducati is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4 motorcycles because the oil cooler output port can crack, causing oil leaks that may increase crash risk. Owners should get the oil cooler replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224723-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-oil-leak-risk-increases-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224723-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-oil-leak-risk-increases-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V834000
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“Ducati Panigale V4 (2018) Recall: Oil Leak Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224723-ducati-panigale-v4-2018-recall-oil-leak-risk-increases-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V834000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V834000).
Why it’s dangerous
The oil cooler output port can crack, causing oil leaks. These leaks may increase the risk of a crash by reducing vehicle control or creating slippery conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles are affected. Riders using these models without the fix are at risk of oil leaks that could increase crash likelihood.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a 2018-2019 model year and is a Panigale V4, V4 S, or V4 SP. The recall began January 24, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ducati Customer Service
Call 1-888-391-5446 to arrange free oil cooler replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The oil cooler output port may crack, causing oil leaks that could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my motorcycle is affected?
Your motorcycle is affected if it is a 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, or V4 SP model.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall began January 24, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
Contact Ducati
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ducati to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V834000 — Ducati Ducati Hello, I own a Ducati that is covered by recall 18V834000 from Ducati. The official recall notice states: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V834000 (November 27, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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