I am submitting this complaint to formally report repeated rear brake failures on my 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 which pose a serious safety hazard. The issue appears to be consistent with the defect described in the federal safety agency Campaign Number 25V013000 (Ducati Recall CR285 / SRV-RCL-25-001) involving excessive heat damage to the rear brake hose between the ABS control unit and the rear caliper. Incident Summary: Since purchasing the motorcycle in June 4,2025. have experienced three complete rear brake failures in less than two months, each occurring after warranty repairs: 1. 6/15/2025 – First ride after purchase: Rear brakes failed; smoke observed near exhaust. Returned to dealer (Moto Forza) on 6/17/2025. Dealer kept the bike for ~1 month for warranty repair related to brake line heat damage. 2. 7/19/2025 – Second occurrence: Rear brakes failed again. Returned for service. 3. 8/10/2025 – Third occurrence: Rear brakes failed completely, with blue/bronze discoloration of the rotor indicating excessive heat exposure. Returned to dealership This motorcycle has been out of service for over seven weeks since ownership. Manufacturer’s Response: Ducati’s regional representative has indicated verbally that my lowering of the motorcycle caused the brake failures and that I would not qualify for a manufacturer buyback. I dispute this claim for the following reasons: Lowering motorcycles is common and has not caused brake failures on any of the multiple bikes I’ve owned and lowered in my 9 years of riding experience. There is an active recall for the exact brake defect I am experiencing, which affects stock, unmodified 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 models. Multiple owners have reported repeated rear brake failures in unmodified bikes matching my model year and configuration. Ducati has not provided any written technical evidence to support their claim that lowering caused the defect.
The worst 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S problems
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- Brakes3
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- Brakes3
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of rear brake function increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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 on February 3, 2026. This recall expands and replaces previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V013. Vehicles repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 26V050000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2025 Ducati Panigale S/STD V4 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.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reinstall the thermal shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1‑888‑391‑5446. Ducati's number for this recall is CR285.
Recall number 25V013000 · Recall details
What 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S owners say
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The rear brake line has heat damage and needs to be replaced. Recall was done to it, but it is NOT adequate.
The rear brake hose is leaking due to Exhaust heat.
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Questions about the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S
Is the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S, close to a typical Panigale V4 S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S?
Brakes, with 3 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 S brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 26V050000, 25V013000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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