2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Service brakes is the leading concern among 3 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 2 Panigale V4 S model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  1. 3
Primary concernService brakes4 reports · 133% of complaints
Owner complaints3Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Service brakes4
  2. Hydraulic1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 28, 2026

    Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Streetfighter V4, Streetfighter V4 S, Panigale V4, and Panigale V4 S motorcycles. Excessive heat may damage the rear brake hose between the ABS control unit and brake caliper, resulting in a sudden loss of the rear brakes.

    A sudden loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash or injury.

    Dealers will replace the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 3, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V013. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Campaign 26V050000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints: hydraulic

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Service brakes, Apr 9, 2025

    The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.