Every 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 25V570000
Sep 3, 2025Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Panigale V4 SL, 2019-2024 Panigale V4 R, 2018-2024 Panigale V4 S, 2023-2025 Streetfighter, 2018-2024 Panigale V4, and 2020-2022 Streetfighter V4 motorcycles. The rear wheel axle could lose its structural integrity and break.
- Risk
- A rear wheel axle that breaks while riding can result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the rear wheel axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. The manufacturer's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-25-002.
Full recall details for 25V570000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V382000
May 20, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.
- Risk
- Fuel spray can increase the risk of injury and a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.
Full recall details for 19V382000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V854000
Nov 30, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
- Risk
- An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Full recall details for 18V854000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V834000
Nov 27, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
- Risk
- An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V834000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V480000
Jul 19, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
- Risk
- If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Full recall details for 18V480000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V238000
Apr 16, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe and Cap
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
- Risk
- If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Full recall details for 18V238000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V239000
Apr 16, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Full recall details for 18V239000 →
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. Ducati has issued at least 67 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Visibility/Wiper5
- Engine1
- Fuel/Propulsion System1
- Power Train1
Service bulletins by component
- Engine and Engine Cooling (39)
- Equipment (29)
- Electrical System (28)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24)
- Power Train (13)
- Suspension (11)
Read Ducati Panigale V4 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V570000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall was not repaired.”
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 SJun 29, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11747102
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE MIRROR'S PLASTIC HOUSING FRACTURED. EACH TIME THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS, THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY FAILED AND THE MIRRORS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES.”
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4Oct 8, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11267087
“THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK VERY EASILY, EITHER WHILE RIDING ON A ROUGH ROAD, ADJUSTING THE MIRROR WHILE STATIONARY, OR A LIGHT BUMP IN A PARKING LOT. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME ONE HAS BROKEN ON ME AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE.”
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4May 3, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205425
“THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK VERY EASILY EITHER WHEN RIDING ON A ROUGH ROAD OR WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE MIRROR WHILE STATIONARY OR EVEN A SLIGHT BUMP IN A PARKING LOT.”
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4May 3, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205420
“THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY.”
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4May 2, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11205414
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