2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
The 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R, potentially affecting up to 7,409 vehicles.
Recall 19V675000 — ENGINE
| 651 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.
Consequence: The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.
View full details →Recall 17V812000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 6,758 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Consequence: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY ENGAGED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE REAR BUMPER AND THE CONTACT MOTORCYCLE WENT AIR BORNE OVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFER INJURIES TO RIGHT LEG KNEE AND ANKLE. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN SOMEONE?S VEHICLE, A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V812000 (BRAKE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V675000 (ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER 17,2020, AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT 30MPH A VEHICLE RAN THE STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY ENGAGED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH THE VEHICLE REAR BUMPER AND THE CONTACT MOTORCYCLE WENT AIR BORNE OVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUFFER INJURIES TO RIGHT LEG KNEE AND ANKLE. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN SOMEONE?S VEHICLE, A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V812000 (BRAKE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 19V675000 (ENGINE) WAS RECEIVED DECEMBER 17,2020, AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,500.
Safety Rating for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-SRB-21-013 — ENGINE
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. The purpose is to provide more comprehensive data to enable a better diagnosis of the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI PANIGALE R
- 2014 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2015 DUCATI PANIGALE R (current)
- 2016 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
- 2019 DUCATI PANIGALE R — 0 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints