2018 Ducati PANIGALE V4: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
7 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data updated: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Visibility/Wiper is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 7 complaints (71.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Visibility/Wiper: 5; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
2018: 2; 2019: 5
Pattern summary
Visibility/Wiper leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11110135 · 2018-07-08 (July 8, 2018)
THIS NEW BIKE IS CUTTING OFF AND ON THE FUEL LEADING TO ONE BUCKING MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS OR DEATH VERY BAD ON DECELERATION. NOT ON ACCELERATION EXTREME DANGER FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE IT'S A NEW ENGINE NEW BIKE BY DUCATI
Owner-reported narrative. 3,960 miles reported. Look up ODI 11110135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11143599 · 2018-10-29 (October 29, 2018)
POTENTIAL OIL COOLER FAILURE AT THE "B" NUT JOINT AS OBSERVED ON THREE MOTORCYCLES WORLDWIDE. VEHICLES IN HUNGRY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM WERE IN MOTION WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. OWNER THAT SUBMITTED THIS INCIDENT INFORMATION HAS PHOTOS OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN OIL COOLER JOINT THAT IS ABOUT TO FAIL. PHOTO SHOWS OIL RESIDUE IN THE JOINT AREA
Owner-reported narrative. 1,540 miles reported. Look up ODI 11143599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205414 · 2019-05-02 (May 2, 2019)
THE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205420 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205420 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205424 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205424 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11205425 · 2019-05-03 (May 3, 2019)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11205425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11267087 · 2019-10-08 (October 8, 2019)
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 TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO GO AZ MOTORCYCLES (15500 NORTH HAYDEN ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260, [phone removed]) WHERE THE MIRRORS AND PLASTIC COVERS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MIRROR COVERS THAT WERE USED WOULD NOT COR…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267087 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V238000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 2018-04-16 (April 16, 2018)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V239000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2018-04-16 (April 16, 2018)
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V480000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
Reported: 2018-07-19 (July 19, 2018)
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.
Consequence: If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V834000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 2018-11-27 (November 27, 2018)
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.
Consequence: An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V854000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Reported: 2018-11-30 (November 30, 2018)
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.
Consequence: An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V382000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Reported: 2019-05-20 (May 20, 2019)
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V570000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
Reported: 2025-09-03 (September 3, 2025)
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.
Consequence: A rear wheel axle that breaks while riding can result in a loss of motorcycle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
7 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 571.4%ODI 11205414 · 4,000 miTHE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 11110135 · 3,960 miTHIS NEW BIKE IS CUTTING OFF AND ON THE FUEL LEADING TO ONE BUCKING MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS OR DEATH VERY BAD ON DECELERATION. NOT ON ACCELERATION EXTREME DANGER FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE IT'S A NEW ENGINE NEW BIKE BY DUCATI | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11579957The fuel tank of my Ducati V4 get very hot and the fuel inside start boiling, i discovered the issue when the motorcycle was stored in my garage after a ride, some noise was coming from the fuel tank, i opened the cap and i saw the fuel gurgling. I panicked and i put the motorcycle outside because, being the fuel very flammable, i was worried about a fire starting or even an explosion. The accident occurred at the end of the riding season here in Colorado, October 2023 more or less, since that period of time i didn't ride the motorcycle because… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11605778From the day I bought the V4 it stalled and started developing DTC Errors. My bike was in the shop for 3 months before Ducati replaces the BBS ECU and fixed the issue. Since there have been multiple reports of stalling and DTC errors. These are dangerous as the bike stalles while slowing and could affect engine breaking or Stopping. This issue should be investigated and corrected. It is likely the BBS units have faulty components causing the DTC error and fueling issues. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 114.3%ODI 11143599 · 1,540 miPOTENTIAL OIL COOLER FAILURE AT THE "B" NUT JOINT AS OBSERVED ON THREE MOTORCYCLES WORLDWIDE. VEHICLES IN HUNGRY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM WERE IN MOTION WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. OWNER THAT SUBMITTED THIS INCIDENT INFORMATION HAS PHOTOS OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN OIL COOLER JOINT THAT IS ABOUT TO FAIL. PHOTO SHOWS OIL RESIDUE IN THE JOINT AREA | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11715868 · 400 miThe contact owns a 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Motorcycle. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the motorcycle, there was an abnormal odor coming from the motorcycle, and a boiling liquid sound was coming from the fuel tank. The contact removed the fuel tank cap and discovered boiling fuel inside the fuel tank. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 400. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 150.0%ODI 11727235 · 10 miThe contact owns a 2025 Ducati Panigale V4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal air sound coming from the brake pedal while depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V050000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Th… | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 4,000–4,000 mi | 4,000 mi | 5 | ODI 11205414 · 4,000 miTHE REAR VIEW SIDE MIRRORS ARE VERY FRAGILE AND BREAK EASILY, DURING RIDING ON A BUMPY ROAD OR ADJUSTMENT WHILE STATIONARY. ODI 11205420 · 4,000 miTHE 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. ODI 11205424 · 4,000 miTHE 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. |
| Engine | Too few reports for a range | 1,540 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11143599 · 1,540 miPOTENTIAL OIL COOLER FAILURE AT THE "B" NUT JOINT AS OBSERVED ON THREE MOTORCYCLES WORLDWIDE. VEHICLES IN HUNGRY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM WERE IN MOTION WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. OWNER THAT SUBMITTED THIS INCIDENT INFORMATION HAS PHOTOS OF WHAT APPEARS TO BE AN OIL COOLER JOINT THAT IS ABOUT TO FAIL. PHOTO SHOWS OIL RESIDUE IN THE JOINT AREA |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | Too few reports for a range | 3,960 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 11110135 · 3,960 miTHIS NEW BIKE IS CUTTING OFF AND ON THE FUEL LEADING TO ONE BUCKING MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PROBLEMS OR DEATH VERY BAD ON DECELERATION. NOT ON ACCELERATION EXTREME DANGER FOR THIS TYPE OF MACHINE IT'S A NEW ENGINE NEW BIKE BY DUCATI |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | 25V570000 | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 2 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Visibility/Wiper | Engine | Fuel/Propulsion System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | — | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | — | 0 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.