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2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 Ducati Panigale V4 owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, describing incidents dated July 8, 2018 to April 20, 2019.

Most-cited components

Visibility/Wiper 5 complaints
Engine 1 complaint
Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11267087 · Filed October 8, 2019
TL* 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. THE CONTACT…
ODI #11205425 · Filed May 3, 2019
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.
ODI #11205424 · Filed May 3, 2019
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 BROKE FOR ME AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 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

Rear Wheel Axle Failure

NHTSA #25V570000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported September 3, 2025 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 10,235 vehicles

Repair completion: 49.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-25-002 · Owners notified October 16, 2025 · Vehicles built starting January 12, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A rear wheel axle that breaks while riding can result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed

NHTSA #19V382000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2019 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 1,880 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-19-001 · Owners notified July 9, 2019 · Vehicles built September 12, 2017 – May 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil

NHTSA #18V854000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported November 30, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 1,502 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.35% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 24, 2019 · Vehicles built March 9, 2017 – November 23, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Oil Cooler Port May Crack Causing an Oil Leak

NHTSA #18V834000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported November 27, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 1,663 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 24, 2019 · Vehicles built September 26, 2018 – October 16, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Rear Brake Pad Friction Material may Detach

NHTSA #18V480000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Pads · NHTSA notice

Reported July 19, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 72 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified August 27, 2018 · Vehicles built September 18, 2017 – January 12, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Fuel Leak from Tank Breathing System Valve Plug

NHTSA #18V239000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 16, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 692 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 21, 2018 · Vehicles built July 18, 2017 – March 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed

NHTSA #18V238000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice

Reported April 16, 2018 · Ducati North America

Potentially affected: 692 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ducati campaign SRV-RCL-18-002 · Owners notified May 21, 2018 · Vehicles built July 18, 2017 – March 28, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11267087

Incident: December 1, 2018 · Filed: October 8, 2019

TL* 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. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (15500 NORTH HAYDEN ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 609-1800) WHERE THE MIRRORS AND PLASTIC COVERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MIRROR COVERS THAT WERE USED WOULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. ATTACHED ARE PICTURES OF THE DEFECTIVE MIRRORS THAT BREAK EASILY ON THE 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4, V4S, AND V4 SPECIALE.*JB

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11205425

Incident: April 20, 2019 · Filed: May 3, 2019

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.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11205424

Incident: April 20, 2019 · Filed: May 3, 2019

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 BROKE FOR ME AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11205420

Incident: April 20, 2019 · Filed: May 3, 2019

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.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11205414

Incident: April 20, 2019 · Filed: May 2, 2019

THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY.

Engine

ODI #11143599

Incident: October 28, 2018 · Filed: October 29, 2018

POTENTIAL OIL COOLER FAILURE AT THE "B" NUT JOINT AS OBSERVED ON THREE MOTORCYCLES WORLDWIDE. VEHICLES IN HUNGRY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM WERE IN MOTION WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. OWNER THAT SUBMITTED THIS INCIDENT INFORMATION HAS PHOTOS OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN OIL COOLER JOINT THAT IS ABOUT TO FAIL. PHOTO SHOWS OIL RESIDUE IN THE JOINT AREA

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11110135

Incident: July 8, 2018 · Filed: July 8, 2018

THIS NEW BIKE IS CUTTING OFF AND ON THE FUEL LEADING TO ONE BUCKING MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS OR DEATH VERY BAD ON DECELERATION. NOT ON ACCELERATION EXTREME DANGER FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE IT'S A NEW ENGINE NEW BIKE BY DUCATI

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