2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V570000 · 10,235 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap 2019-05-20 · campaign 19V382000 · 1,880 vehicles
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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (45)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Wheels 2024-04-11 · SRV-TTB-24-001, Rev 07 · Other
tips & tricks revision 07 summary. applicability: hypermotard 698-possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. all models-precaution for the use of the hand-free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021aa – part no. 96680491a. all v4 models-possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024-01-23 · SRV-SRB-24-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
new breather hose fastening kit for panigale v4 part no. 6992a001a. applicability: panigale v4 model year 2018 - 2021 (all versions). the purpose of this service repair bulletin is to inform dealers and service managers of an optional new breather hose mounting kit that facilitates fairing removal
Suspension 2024-01-18 · SRV-SRB-24-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedure for assessing front fork oil leaks. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. the purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legit
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-12-19 · SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
Structure 2023-07-31 · TTB-23-001R10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 10 summary. water radiator electric fan motors replacement, bbs fuse replacement and bbs software updates for the diavel; new brake fluid reservoir bracket part number for the panigale; water pump gear oil seal deficiency, and modifying the tightening torque of the foot pe
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-07-17 · SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin srv-srb-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. it provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the var
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What owners report
2026-06-29 · Power Train · 15,414 mi“the contact owns a 2018 ducati panigale v4 s. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v570000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall was not repaired. the local dealer was notified of the issue; however, the recall repair was not performed because the contact had previously replaced the part. the vehicle was not rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.