2021 Ducati Panigale
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Ducati Panigale is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2021 Ducati Panigale at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Ducati Panigale recalls 2
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.
Fix: 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.
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Panigale V2 motorcycles. The dashboard could automatically switch from low beam headlights to the headlight daylight position lamp (DRL), in automatic setting mode. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Fix: Dealers will update the dashboard software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-23-003.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Ducati Panigale common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 24
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 24.
New Breather Hose Fastening Kit for Panigale V4 Part no. 6992A001A. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018 - 2021 (all versions). The purpose of this service repair bulletin is to inform dealers and service managers of an optional new breather hose mountin…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-24-002 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2024Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-24-001 · Suspension · Jan 2024Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-060 published on 12/19/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses inte…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-073 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2024Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new rear brake hoses inte…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-060 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2023CR256 â Replacement of ABS to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Hose. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018-2021 (all model versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a new hose intended to prevent sl…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-051 · Service Brakes · Sep 2023CR256 â Replacement of ABS to Rear Brake Master Cylinder Hose. Applicability: Panigale V4 Model Year 2018-2021 (all model versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of a new hose intended to prevent sl…
Bulletin SRV-TSB-23-009 · Service Brakes · Sep 2023Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 10 Summary. water radiator electric fan motors replacement, BBS fuse replacement and BBS software updates for the Diavel; new brake fluid reservoir bracket part number for the Panigale; water pump gear oil seal deficiency, and modify…
Bulletin TTB-23-001R10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System · Jul 2023Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly b…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-036 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2023Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-2…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-037 · Engine And Engine Cooling, Power Train · Jul 2023Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks.…
Bulletin SRV-SRB-23-018R1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PANIGALE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Ducati Panigale
The Ducati Panigale is a family of sport motorcycles manufactured by Ducati since 2011. The Panigale is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. All motorcycles of this series use monocoque frame.899 Panigale, 2013–2015 959 Panigale, 2016–2020 Panigale V2, 2020–present 1199 Panigale, 2012–2014 1299 Panigale, 2015–2018 Panigale V4, 2018–present
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.