2025 Ducati Panigale V4 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2026-01-28 · campaign 26V050000 · 1,440 vehicles
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.
Risk: A sudden loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 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 in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 3, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V013. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
What owners report
2026-03-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 10 mi“the contact owns a 2025 ducati panigale v4. the contact stated that there was an abnormal air sound coming from the brake pedal while depressed. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 26v050000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. t…”
2026-02-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 400 mi“the contact owns a 2025 ducati panigale v4 motorcycle. the contact stated that after parking and turning off the motorcycle, there was an abnormal odor coming from the motorcycle, and a boiling liquid sound was coming from the fuel tank. the contact removed the fuel tank cap and discovered boiling fuel inside the fuel tank. the cause of the failure…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.