Does the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 8 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 7 for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2018 Ducati Panigale V4?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2018 Ducati Panigale V4 recalls

15 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 08
U.S. recalls: 07
Total campaigns: 15

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2025455September 4, 2025
1,321 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear axle shaft could break. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ducati will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your motorcycle to a dealership to replace the rear axle shaft and bearings.
Fuel System#2019254May 29, 2019
209 units affected
Issue: A build-up of pressure inside the fuel tank could cause gasoline to spray out when opening the fuel cap. Note: This situation is more likely to happen in hot weather conditions. Safety Risk: A fuel spray could create the risk of injury or a fire. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their motorcycle to a dealer to update the fuel tank venting system. A warning label will also be put on the fuel tank.
Brakes#2019039January 28, 2019
9 units affected
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake pads could separate. This would cause reduced rear braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer who will inspect and replace the rear brake pads as necessary.
Powertrain#2018667December 3, 2018
167 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the timing chain tensioner could loosen and lead to oil potentially leaking from the bottom side of the tensioner adjustment bolt onto the rear tire. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will tighten both timing chain tensioners to specification.
Engine#2018658November 28, 2018
167 units affected
On certain motorcycles, an output port on the oil cooler may crack and cause an oil leak. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the oil cooler with an improved unit.
Brakes#2018384July 20, 2018
Recall update: After the initial notification, Ducati determined that no vehicles with this defect were sold in Canada.<br><br> On certain motorcycles, the friction material on the rear brake pads could separate from the backing plates. This could result in reduced rear brake effectiveness, resulting in extended stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake pads as necessary.
Fuel System#2018208April 26, 2018
91 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the fuel cap may not vent properly and fuel tank pressure could be increased. This could result in fuel to spray out of the tank while opening the fuel tank cap, which in the presence of an ignition source, could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will rework the currently installed fuel tank cap and improve the breathing capacity.
Fuel System#2018207April 26, 2018
91 units affected
On certain motorcycles, the O-ring of the fuel tank internal breathing system valve plug may have been damaged during installation. This could result in a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the plug and the O-ring with new components.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT#25V570000September 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.
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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP#19V382000May 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.
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.
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE#18V854000November 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.
Risk: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE#18V834000November 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.
Risk: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS#18V480000July 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.
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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY#18V239000April 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.
Risk: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP#18V238000April 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.
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.
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.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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