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Ducati Panigale V4.

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2018 to 2025 models.

15owner complaints

8recalls

0%involved a crash, fire or injury

3,980typical miles at complaint

Ducati Panigale V4 years to avoid. The model years with the most complaints filed with NHTSA.

20188 complaints

5 of 8 describe mirrors that crack or break easily.

Recall 25V570000 (power train): The rear wheel axle could lose its structural integrity and break.
Recall 19V382000 (fuel system, gasoline): Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.

20255 complaints

4 of 5 describe the rear brake line (heat damage from the exhaust).

The 2025 is still new, so its count can grow.

Recall 26V050000 (service brakes, hydraulic): 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.

Fewest complaints on file: 2023 (2). Few complaints is not a clean bill of health, just fewer owners filing.

What each year's complaints describe comes from reading their text. These are counts, not rates: there are no sales figures per motorcycle model year. A complaint is not proof of a defect.

Every year3 model yearsMost complaints: 2018See every year →ProblemsVisibility (mirrors, windscreen)33% of complaintsvisibility (mirrors, windscreen)33%brakes27%fuel system20%See problems →Recalls & safety8 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & enginesEvery versionpower, weight, seat height and priceSee specs →

Complaints by model year.

20188

20232

20255

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect them. There are no U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model year, so these are counts, not rates.

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

visibility (mirrors, windscreen)33%

brakes27%

fuel system20%

engine7%

electrical7%

Recalls 8

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2026
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.
Power Train 2025
The rear wheel axle could lose its structural integrity and break.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2019
Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.

Show all 8

Engine And Engine Cooling 18V854000
The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.
Engine And Engine Cooling 18V834000
The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 18V480000
The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.
Fuel System, Gasoline 18V239000
Fuel may leak from the gas tank's internal breathing system valve plug.
Fuel System, Gasoline 18V238000
Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Specs The maker's claimed figures for a representative year. ~ means approximate.

Ducati Panigale V4

2018–now

214 hpClaimed crank figure

Engine: 1,103 cc liquid-cooled Desmosedici Stradale V4Panigale V4 family
Torque: 92 lb-ftclaimed
Weight: ~436 lbwet or curb, as the maker quotes it
Seat height: 32.5 in
Price new: ~$22,995 (2020)base U.S. MSRP before destination, approximate

From the makers' U.S. spec sheets (the EU sheet for horsepower where the U.S. one leaves it out), checked against a sample on Nov 11; years and versions differ.

Filed as: PANIGALE V4, PANIGALE V4 S. Source: NHTSA owner complaints (model years 2000-2026) and recalls. Every motorcycle

Also counted in the Ducati Panigale family page.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026

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