2025-2026 Ducati Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 Recalled
V4 models recalled again for potential rear brake malfunction
Ducati is recalling the 2025-2026 Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 because of a risk of rear brake failure. This is the second recall for this issue, following one initiated early in 2025. Apparently, the correction for that earlier recall was insufficient, resulting in this second recall, which adds 2026 models. The recall campaign affects both the base model and S versions of the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4, encompassing a total of 1,440 motorcycles.
According to the recall documentation released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a section of the brake hose connecting the rear brake caliper with the antilock brake system’s control unit may be susceptible to damage from excessive heat from the exhaust system. An overheated hose may result in a sudden loss of rear wheel braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The first case of a rear brake malfunction was reported to Ducati in October 2024. An investigation was opened, and on January 14, 2025, Ducati launched a recall campaign, after receiving a total of four reports, including one in the U.S. market. Models recalled in that initial campaign received a new thermal shield designed to protect the ABS hose from heat.
On February 8, 2025, Ducati received a field report for a model with the new thermal shield installed. Ducati requested and received the affected parts and conducted tests. Ducati eventually concluded the problem was caused by the combination of exhaust heat and high pressure inside the hose from the rear brake being applied. In response, Ducati designed another new, larger heat shield.
Ducati began notifying dealers this week, and are expected to start sending out letters to owners in March. Dealers will install the new thermal shielding on affected models, including those that underwent correction for the earlier recall. Motorcycles produced after September 2025 should already have the new shielding in place.
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I only use rear brake to trail brake, not that big of an issue given front brakes are the main braking force.
My rear brake usually works only few hundred km until it gradually loses its function due to overheating. Supersport 2017. After a decade they still dont know how to do it right.