2015 Ducati Panigale R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 9, 2021 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2015 Ducati Panigale R. That is the most of any Panigale R model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 Ducati Panigale R problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~3,500 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~3,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine1100%3,500——
Service Brakes1100%3,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2015 Ducati Panigale R recalls (2)

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EngineSep 20, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V675000 · 651 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2014-2018 1199 SL, Panigale R (V2), 1299 SL, and 1299 FE motorcycles. Engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox, possibly resulting in oil leaking from the airbox drain hose.

Risk: The leaking oil may drip in the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a blow-by valve kit, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-002.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinderDec 15, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V812000 · 6,758 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Risk: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Extended Stopping Distance (PE21003) — opened Feb 18, 2021, closed Jul 9, 2021, led to recall 21V315000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ducati panigale r motorcycle. The contact stated when driving at 30mph a vehicle ran the stop sign, the contact was unable to stop the motorcycle when the brake pedal was fully engaged and caused the contact to crash the vehicle rear bumper and the contact motorcycle…

Service Brakes · received Dec 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11384099

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ducati Panigale R?

Owners most often report engine, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2015 Ducati Panigale R?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 Ducati Panigale R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panigale R model years, the 2015 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.