2025-2026 Ducati Panigale V4, 2025-2026 Ducati Panigale V4 S, 2025-2026 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and 1 more model recall: Loss of Rear Brakes
Report received by NHTSA: Jan. 28, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
A sudden loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
1,440 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Ducati Panigale V4, 2025-2026 Ducati Panigale V4 S, 2025-2026 Ducati Streetfighter V4, 2025-2026 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S.
- Compared with
Ducati North America has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
33 earlier NHTSA recalls by Ducati North America since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 5, 2025 2025-2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2, 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 recall: Front or Rear Wheel May Lock Up (agency record)
- Sept. 3, 2025 2018-2024 Ducati Panigale V4, 2018-2024 Ducati Panigale V4 S, 2019-2024 Ducati Panigale V4 R and 4 more models recall: Rear Wheel Axle Failure (agency record)
- Jan. 24, 2025 Ducati North America recall: Loss of Rear Brakes (agency record)
- Dec. 6, 2023 Ducati North America recall: Incorrectly Installed Passenger Backrest May Break (agency record)
- Sept. 6, 2023 Ducati North America recall: Side Stand May Open Unexpectedly While Riding (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will replace the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-26-001. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 3, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous NHTSA recall number 25V013. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ducati Panigale V4 2025-2026
- Ducati Panigale V4 S 2025-2026
- Ducati Streetfighter V4 2025-2026
- Ducati Streetfighter V4 S 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V050000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ducati North America |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,440 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | SRV-RCL-26-001 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record