2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Recall: Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened
NHTSA campaign 18V238000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Apr 16, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will rework the fuel tank cap to improve the fuel tank's breathing capacity, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Panigale V4 | 2018 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V238000 (manufacturer number SRV-RCL-18-002). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.