2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panigale V4 S years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Panigale V4 S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,414 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 15,414 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
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.
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.
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…
Other Ducati Panigale V4 S years
← 2017 Panigale V4 S · 2019 Panigale V4 S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Panigale V4 S | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Panigale V4 S | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panigale V4 S model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.