2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S recalls and problems

The 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ducati dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S recalls

Recall 25V-570: Power Train

Reported Sep 3, 2025 · 10,235 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: 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.

Recall 19V-382: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported May 20, 2019 · 1,880 vehicles affected · Ducati North America

Problem: 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.

2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,414 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 15,414 miles · reported Jun 29, 2026

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 repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the manufacturer agreed with the dealer and declined the repair. The failure mileage was 15,414.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S: 25V-570 (power train), 19V-382 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S?

Owners report power train problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,414 miles.

Are Ducati recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ducati dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.