NHTSA recall 18V834000

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

Campaign
Published by	NHTSA (United States)
Campaign number	18V834000
Manufacturer	Ducati North America
Reported	2018-11-27
Owners notified	2019-01-24
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Units potentially affected	1663

Remedy progress the manufacturer reported
Report	Quarterly report 8, for 2020 quarter 4
Filed with NHTSA	2023-10-03
Vehicles in the campaign	1663
Reported remedied	1248 (75%)
Reported unreachable	54
Reported removed	0

These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2020 quarter 4, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.

What is wrong

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.

What can happen

An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles this campaign lists
2018 DUCATI PANIGALE V4	Built 2018-09-26 to 2018-10-16.
2019 DUCATI PANIGALE V4	Built 2018-09-26 to 2018-10-16.

A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component

Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
SRV-TTB-24-001, Rev 07	2024-06-05. Other. Tips & Tricks Revision 07 Summary. Applicability: Hypermotard 698-Possible coolant leakage from the water distributor. All Models-Precaution for the use of the Hand-Free fuel tank cap part no. 96681021AA – part no. 96680491A. All V4 models-Possible lubrication problem on primary idle wheel.
SRV-SRB-24-002	2024-02-07. Service bulletin. 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 mounting kit that facilitates fairing removal during maintenance. This document has been redacted for sensitive pricing information.
TTB-23-001R10	2023-08-03. Service bulletin. Tips & 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 modifying the tightening torque of the foot peg holder plate and stand support fixing screws for a all models.
SRV-SRB-23-037	2023-08-03. Service bulletin. Finial 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-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.
SRV-SRB-23-018R1	2023-08-03. Service bulletin. Procedure 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. The use of a prescribed leak trace powder is stressed. This bulletin includes service instructions.
TTB-23-001 rev07	2023-07-04. Service bulletin. Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale; and timing layshift seal removal for a all models.
SRV-SRB-23-031	2023-07-04. Service bulletin. Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides cleaning instructions with approved cleaning tools.
SRV-SRB-23-018	2023-06-03. Service bulletin. Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.
TTB-22-001 rv 16	2022-11-04. Service bulletin. Tips and Tricks Summary Rev.16. Indications for heat exchanger after removal in Panigale, and Streetfighter, V2 models; initial battery activation precautions for all models; and guidelines for fuel tank and injector pipe replacement in Panigale, and Streetfighter, V4 models.
TTB-22-001 Rv11	2022-09-07. Service bulletin. Tips and Tricks Summary Rev.11. Applicability: All Models. This bulletin summarizes latest tips and tricks concerning possible engine oil leakage for units with V4 engines, and two support equipment updates.