01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V570000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- September 3, 2025
- Potential units
- 10,235campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 16, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 19V382000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- May 20, 2019
- Potential units
- 1,880campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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 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.
Owner notification: July 9, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 18V854000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- November 30, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,502campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: January 24, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 18V834000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- November 27, 2018
- Potential units
- 1,663campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: January 24, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 18V480000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- July 19, 2018
- Potential units
- 72campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: August 27, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 18V239000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- April 16, 2018
- Potential units
- 692campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 21, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
NHTSA 18V238000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- April 16, 2018
- Potential units
- 692campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: May 21, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ducati North America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH