How many recalls does the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 have?

The 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 has 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4?

Of 7 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is visibility/wiper.

2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 16,736 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the visibility/wiper. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 25V570000 2025-09-03 10,235 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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 SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19V382000 2019-05-20 1,880 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V854000 2018-11-30 1,502 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18V834000 2018-11-27 1,663 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18V480000 2018-07-19 72 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18V239000 2018-04-16 692 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18V238000 2018-04-16 692 affected

Defect

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.

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.

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.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The rear view side mirrors are very fragile and break easily, during riding on a bumpy road or adjustment while stationary.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2019-04-20

“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 · reported 2019-04-20

“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 · reported 2019-04-20

“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 · reported 2019-04-20

“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…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2018-12-01

“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.…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-10-28

“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”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-07-08