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7 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 25V570000 · Ducati North America · Reported 04/09/2025

  2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V382000 · Ducati North America · Reported 20/05/2019

  3. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V854000 · Ducati North America · Reported 30/11/2018

  4. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V834000 · Ducati North America · Reported 27/11/2018

  5. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V480000 · Ducati North America · Reported 19/07/2018

  6. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V239000 · Ducati North America · Reported 16/04/2018

  7. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    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.

    Risk
    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.

    NHTSA campaign 18V238000 · Ducati North America · Reported 16/04/2018

Is your 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2025-09-04. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Ducati, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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