2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panigale V4 years
- Not enough data 1st of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. That is the most of any Panigale V4 model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 7safety 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 71% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 1,540 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | 3,960 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 recalls (7)
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
Risk: An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
Risk: An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
Risk: If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
Risk: If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, and Panigale V4 Speciale motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
Risk: 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 replace the plug and the O-ring, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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 OWNS A 2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE MIRROR'S PLASTIC HOUSING FRACTURED. EACH TIME THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ADJUST THE MIRRORS, THE PLASTIC ASSEMBLY FAILED AND THE MIRRORS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT…
The rear view side mirrors are very fragile and break very easily either when riding on a rough road or while trying to adjust the mirror while stationary or even a slight bump in a parking lot.
The rear view side mirrors are very fragile and break very easily, either while riding on a rough road, adjusting the mirror while stationary, or a light bump in a parking lot. This is the 2nd time one has broke for me and it has happened to several other people.
The rear view side mirrors are very fragile and break very easily, either while riding on a rough road, adjusting the mirror while stationary, or a light bump in a parking lot. This is the 2nd time one has broken on me and it has happened to several other people.
The rear view side mirrors are very fragile and break easily, during riding on a bumpy road or adjustment while stationary.
Other Ducati Panigale V4 years
← 2017 Panigale V4 · 2019 Panigale V4 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Panigale V4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Panigale V4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Panigale V4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panigale V4 model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.