2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
The 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S, potentially affecting up to 2,032 vehicles.
Recall 25V013000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 592 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2025 Ducati Panigale S/STD V4 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is CR285.
View full details →Recall 26V050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,440 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A sudden loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 3, 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I am submitting this complaint to formally report repeated rear brake failures on my 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 which pose a serious safety hazard. The issue appears to be consistent with the defect described in NHTSA Campaign Number 25V013000 (Ducati Recall CR285 / SRV-RCL-25-001) involving excessive heat damage to the rear brake hose between the ABS control unit and the rear caliper. Incident Summary: Since purchasing the motorcycle in June 4,2025. have experienced three complete rear brake failures in less than two months, each occurring after warranty repairs: 1. 6/15/2025 – First ride after purchase: Rear brakes failed; smoke observed near exhaust. Returned to dealer (Moto Forza) on 6/17/2025. Dealer kept the bike for ~1 month for warranty repair related to brake line heat damage. 2. 7/19/2025 – Second occurrence: Rear brakes failed again. Returned for service. 3. 8/10/2025 – Third occurrence: Rear brakes failed completely, with blue/bronze discoloration of the rotor indicating excessive heat exposure. Returned to dealership This motorcycle has been out of service for over seven weeks since ownership. Manufacturer’s Response: Ducati’s regional representative has indicated verbally that my lowering of the motorcycle caused the brake failures and that I would not qualify for a manufacturer buyback. I dispute this claim for the following reasons: Lowering motorcycles is common and has not caused brake failures on any of the multiple bikes I’ve owned and lowered in my 9 years of riding experience. There is an active recall for the exact brake defect I am experiencing, which affects stock, unmodified 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 models. Multiple owners have reported repeated rear brake failures in unmodified bikes matching my model year and configuration. Ducati has not provided any written technical evidence to support their claim that lowering caused the defect.
The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.
The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.
The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.
The rear brake hose is leaking due to Exhaust heat.
Safety Rating for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S
- 2020 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
- 2021 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
- 2022 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
- 2023 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
- 2024 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
- 2025 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S (current)
- 2026 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 S — 0 complaints
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