Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 1199 Panigale | 5 | 6 |
| 2012 1199 Panigale | 8 | 7 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train6
- Engine5
- Electrical system4
- Structure3
- Vehicle speed control2
- Suspension2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Visibility1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the 1199 Panigale in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A component of the clutch could break. This could lead to the rear wheel locking up and cause the rider to crash.
Insufficient tightening torque on the suspension strut screw can result in the nut on the piston rod loosening, thereby impeding the absorbent effect. In the worst case, the driver can lose control of the vehicle.
The purpose of the recall is to replace and/or re-assembly various components:a) the exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable support;b) the steering damper head uniball bearing (“S” and “S Tricolore” versions only);c) the steering damper retaining screws (all ver…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
8 campaigns cover the 1199 Panigale.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Panigale S version, 1199 Superleggera and 1199 Panigale R version motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale and Panigale S motorcycles. The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning. As such, these motorcycles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays."
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The front brake master cylinder reservoir hose might interfere with the threading end of the reservoir retaining screw.
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The right and left swingarm shaft pivots can loosen.
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. The exhaust butterfly valve bowden cable cover could melt or burn due to excess heat of the catalytic converter.
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 PANIGALE MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT SCREW USED TO RETAIN THE SWINGARM TO THE REAR SUSPENSION LINKAGE.
NHTSA recalls