2018 Ducati Panigale V4
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility/wiper is the leading concern among 7 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 3 Panigale V4 model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftSep 3, 2025
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.
A rear wheel axle that breaks while riding can result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
Campaign 25V570000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capMay 20, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V382000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineNov 30, 2018
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.
An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V854000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, engineNov 27, 2018
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.
An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V834000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, padsJul 19, 2018
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.
If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V480000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assemblyApr 16, 2018
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 18V239000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and capApr 16, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V238000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
1 report, newest first. Show all
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 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