2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
The 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitywiper (5 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4, potentially affecting up to 26,971 vehicles.
Recall 25V570000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 10,235 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V570000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 10,235 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V382000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 1,880 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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....
View full details →Recall 18V834000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,663 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V854000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1,502 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V480000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
| 72 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V239000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 692 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 18V238000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
| 692 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE MIRROR'S PLASTIC HOUSING FRACTURED. EACH TIME THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS, THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY FAILED AND THE MIRRORS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (15500 NORTH HAYDEN ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, (480) 609-1800) WHERE THE MIRRORS AND PLASTIC COVERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MIRROR COVERS THAT WERE USED WOULD NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. ATTACHED ARE PICTURES OF THE DEFECTIVE MIRRORS THAT BREAK EASILY ON THE 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4, V4S, AND V4 SPECIALE.*JB
THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK VERY EASILY EITHER WHEN RIDING ON A ROUGH ROAD OR WHILE TRYING TO ADJUST THE MIRROR WHILE STATIONARY OR EVEN A SLIGHT BUMP IN A PARKING LOT.
THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK VERY EASILY, EITHER WHILE RIDING ON A ROUGH ROAD, ADJUSTING THE MIRROR WHILE STATIONARY, OR A LIGHT BUMP IN A PARKING LOT. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME ONE HAS BROKE FOR ME AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE.
THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK VERY EASILY, EITHER WHILE RIDING ON A ROUGH ROAD, ADJUSTING THE MIRROR WHILE STATIONARY, OR A LIGHT BUMP IN A PARKING LOT. THIS IS THE 2ND TIME ONE HAS BROKEN ON ME AND IT HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE.
THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY.
Safety Rating for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
Ducati North America has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-SRB-23-034 — WHEELS
Swing Arm Rear Hub Tightening Indications. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018-2023 (all versions). This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about swing arm breaks due technicians over-tightening the associated screws. Analysis findings are also included in this bulletin.
TTB-20-001 r24 — POWER TRAIN
Tips & Tricks V24 - Applicability: Panigale V4, Streetfighter V4. Pg 12 : Possible improper tightening of front brake hose retaining clip fastening nut. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 36: Possible oscillation of the final drive chain (non-uniform sliding), Pg.. 37, Possible water infiltration into the fog lights.
TTB-20-001 r24 — EQUIPMENT
Tips & Tricks V24 - Applicability: Panigale V4, Streetfighter V4. Pg 12 : Possible improper tightening of front brake hose retaining clip fastening nut. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 36: Possible oscillation of the final drive chain (non-uniform sliding), Pg.. 37, Possible water infiltration into the fog lights.
SRV-SRB-19-034 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Procedure for power measurement on dynamometer - Applicability: Panigale V4 (all model versions). This service bulletin provides the procedure and settings for measuring the Panigale V4 performance using the dynamometer.
SRV-TSB-19-006 — SUSPENSION
CR176 â SCU software update - Applicability: Panigale V4S (all model versions); Panigale V4 Speciale (all model versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a new software of the SCU-Suspension Control Unit dedicated to the electronically adjustable shock absorbers mounted on the applicable...
SRV-SRB-19-011 — EQUIPMENT
Panigale V4 Scheduled Maintenance for Racing Use - This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with information and a scheduled maintenance checklist for the listed models used exclusively for racing.
SRV-TSB-18-018 — WHEELS
Panigale V4 Eccentric Torque Update - This technical service bulletin infoms dealers and service managers about the potential for a noise to be heard, coming from the rear eccentric hub. This noise resembles a "clicking" sound that can be heard when handling the motorcycle by hand with engine off. This...
SRV-TSB-18-015 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
Rear Speed Sensor Update - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about a possible condition that may affect the ABS system, the DAVC systems, or display of the speed value on the instrument panel, due to rear speed sensor cable interference with the chain sliding shoe. This...
SRV-TSB-18-015 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Rear Speed Sensor Update - This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about a possible condition that may affect the ABS system, the DAVC systems, or display of the speed value on the instrument panel, due to rear speed sensor cable interference with the chain sliding shoe. This...
SRV-TTB-18-005 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
New routing of rear speed sensor cable - This tips and tricks bulletin provides dealers and service managers product improvement opportunity through new rear speed sensor cable routing. This new routing will prevent any interference of the rear speed sensor cable with the chain sliding shoe. The bulletin also provides...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI PANIGALE V4
- 2017 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 (current)
- 2019 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 0 complaints
- 2020 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 0 complaints
- 2021 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 0 complaints
- 2022 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 0 complaints
- 2023 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 — 2 complaints
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