2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 29, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S. That is the most of any Panigale V4 S model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S problems

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

Service Brakes3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes3100%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

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

2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S recalls (2)

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Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 28, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V050000 · 1,440 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 24, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V013000 · 592 vehicles

Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2025 Ducati Panigale S/STD V4 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 the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will reinstall the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is CR285.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

I am submitting this complaint to formally report repeated rear brake failures on my 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 which pose a serious safety hazard. The issue appears to be consistent with the defect described in NHTSA Campaign Number 25V013000 (Ducati Recall CR285 / SRV-RCL-25-001) involving excessive…

Service Brakes · received Aug 13, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11680492

The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.

Service Brakes · received Apr 9, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653655

The rear brake hose is leaking due to Exhaust heat.

Service Brakes · received Apr 6, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11653036

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S?

Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 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 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.