NHTSA vehicle safety data

2015 Ducati Panigale R Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Ducati Panigale R has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Ducati Panigale R. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Ducati Panigale R owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Panigale R, describing incidents dated November 1, 2017.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11384099 · Filed December 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY ENGAGED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE REAR BUMPER AND THE CONTACT MOTORCYCLE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Ducati Panigale R in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE21-003: Extended Stopping Distance
Closed July 9, 2021
- Recall 21V-315

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Oil Leak From Airbox Hose

NHTSA #19V675000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported September 20, 2019 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 651 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-19-002 · Owners notified October 29, 2019 · Vehicles built December 17, 2013 – November 20, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.

Safety consequence

The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure

NHTSA #17V812000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice

Reported December 15, 2017 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 6,758 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 30, 2018 · Vehicles built March 16, 2015 – June 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Safety consequence

If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2015 Ducati Panigale R. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Ducati Panigale R.

Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11384099

Crash 1 injury

Incident: November 1, 2017 · Filed: December 18, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY ENGAGED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE REAR BUMPER AND THE CONTACT MOTORCYCLE WENT AIR BORNE OVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFER INJURIES TO RIGHT LEG KNEE AND ANKLE. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN SOMEONE?S VEHICLE, A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V812000 (BRAKE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V675000 (ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER 17,2020, AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.

Other Ducati Panigale R model years

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