NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DUCATI PANIGALE V4.
Recalls
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7 recalls.
Date: 2025-09-03. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-20. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
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 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-30. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-27. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-07-19. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-04-16. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-04-16. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
67 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 17 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 |
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| SUSPENSION | 6 |
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| STRUCTURE | 5 |
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11000952
Date: 2024-04-11. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, WHEELS.
Tips & Tricks Revision 07 Summary. Applicability: Hypermotard 698-Possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. All Models-Precaution for the use of the Hand-Free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021AA a part no. 96680491A. All V4 models-Possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
10249816
Date: 2024-01-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
New Breather Hose Fastening Kit for Panigale V4 Part no. 6992A001A. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018 - 2021 (all versions). The purpose of this service repair bulletin is to inform dealers and service managers of an optional new breather hose mounting kit that facilitates fairing removal
10249815
Date: 2024-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
10249814
Date: 2024-01-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
10248120
Date: 2023-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
10243563
Date: 2023-09-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CR256 A?A A Replacement of ABS to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Hose. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018-2021 (all model versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a new hose intended to prevent slackening . It addresses potential cl
10243564
Date: 2023-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
CR256 A?A A Replacement of ABS to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Hose. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018-2021 (all model versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a new hose intended to prevent slackening . It addresses potential cl
10240321
Date: 2023-07-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, STRUCTURE.
Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 10 Summary. water radiator electric fan motors replacement, BBS fuse replacement and BBS software updates for the Diavel; new brake fluid reservoir bracket part number for the Panigale; water pump gear oil seal deficiency, and modifying the tightening torque of the foot pe
10240308
Date: 2023-07-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
10240311
Date: 2023-07-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN.
Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provi