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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Ducati Panigale 959, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate. Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake pads could separate. This would cause reduced rear braking. Safety Risk: Reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer who will inspect and replace the rear brake pads as necessary.
Recall update: After the initial notification, Ducati determined that no vehicles with this defect were sold in Canada.<br><br> On certain motorcycles, the friction material on the rear brake pads could separate from the backing plates. This could result in reduced rear brake effectiveness, resulting in extended stopping distances and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear brake pads as necessary.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The rear wheel shaft can lose its structural integrity and break, which can result in loss of control of the motorcycle and increase the risk of a crash. Production: 2018-2024 (PANIGALE) ; 2020-2025 (Streetfighter). Types: e3*168/2013*00038; e3*168/2013*00039; e49*168/2013*00026; e49*168/2013*00037; e49*168/2013*00038; e49*168/2013*00080; e49*168/2013*00103; e5*168/2013*00029;; e5*168/2013*00066; e9*168/2013*11506; e9*168/2013*11507; e3*168/2013*00045; e3*168/2013*00046; e49*168/2013*00042; e49*168/2013*00081; e49*168/2013*00104; e9*168/2013*11552..
Due to defective raw material used on the flywheel (generator rotor), it may break, damaging the generator cover and causing an oil leak. Leaking oil may drip into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of an accident. Production dates not stated in the alert. Types: e49*168/2013*00037*06; e9*168/2013*11506*00.
The engine crankcase pressure can push engine oil into the airbox. Consequently, oil may leak from the airbox drain hose directly onto the rear wheel. Production dates not stated in the alert. Types: 1199 Superleggera, model year: 2014;; 1299 Panigale R Final Edition, model year: 2018;; 1299 Superleggera, model year: 2017;; Panigale R, model year: 2015 - 2017.
A crack may occur at the level of the outlet pipe of the oil cooler. Production dates not stated in the alert.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
There is the possibility for engine oil to leak from one of the hydraulic tensioners for the front and rear bank timing chains. Production dates not stated in the alert.
On specific vehicles, the friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate. Production: Model year 2018. Types: Panigale 1299 FE Panigale V4 (all version) Panigale 959 HYM939.
Fuel may leak from the fuel tank. Production: The motorcycles concerned were manufactured in 2018. . Types: Type-approval number: e49*168/2013*00037*; Type: DA.