2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 problems, complaints & recalls
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.
Engine 2020-08-06 · campaign 20V460000 · 156 vehicles
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Streetfighter V4 and Streetfighter V4 S motorcycles. The generator rotor (flywheel) may break, damaging the generator cover and causing oil leakage from the engine.
Risk: Leaking oil may drip into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will inspect the production dates on the generator rotors (flywheels) and replace them, as necessary. The recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-002.
Service bulletins (33)
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.
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 2024-01-02 · SRV-SRB-23-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rear brake system update summary. applicability: all models. this service bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin srv-srb-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. this service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever
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
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-17 · SRV-TSB-23-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cr257 â rear brake hoses replacement. applicability: streetfighter v4 model year 2020-2022 (all model versions). this technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses intended to address wear of the brake lever stroke, resulting from rout
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2023-08-08 · TTB-23-001 rev12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks summary rev. 12 summary: various dtc, dwc, dqs, bsd, cruise control warning lights illuminating on the multistrada. surface damage of oil sump for the streetfighter v4 and new upper chain sliding shoe and adhesive neoprene pad for the streetfighter v2. new engine ecu calibration for dp
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What owners report
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