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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Panigale V4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 Panigale V4 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017 Panigale V4 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Visibility/wiper5
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Engine1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Panigale V4 in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The rear wheel shaft can lose its structural integrity and break, which can result in loss of control of the motorcycle and increase the risk of a crash. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-w…
Due to defective raw material used on the flywheel (generator rotor), it may break, damaging the generator cover and causing an oil leak. Leaking oil may drip into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of an accident.
A crack may occur at the level of the outlet pipe of the oil cooler. As a consequence, oil may leak leading to an accident.
There is the possibility for engine oil to leak from one of the hydraulic tensioners for the front and rear bank timing chains. The oil may leak onto the engine sump and onto the tyre.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
8 campaigns cover the Panigale V4.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NHTSA recalls