Ducati Panigale V4 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Ducati Panigale V4, across 10 model years (2017–2026). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is visibility/wiper.
Ducati Panigale V4 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Panigale V4 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 Panigale V4: 7 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2025 Panigale V4: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 Panigale V4: 2 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ducati Panigale V4 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ducati Panigale V4 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2025 Panigale V4 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2024 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 Panigale V4 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2022 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2021 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Panigale V4 | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2018 Panigale V4 | 7 | 7 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2017 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ducati Panigale V4 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (7), 2025 (2), 2023 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ducati Panigale V4?
Visibility/wiper, with 5 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Ducati Panigale V4 have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.