The 2017 Ducati Panigale R has 3 recalls, the most serious being a brake master cylinder that can fail and cause a complete loss of front braking, significantly raising the risk of a crash.
The engine carries its own crash risk: crankcase pressure can force oil into the airbox, where it drips from the drain hose onto the ground directly in the path of the rear tire. Oil under the rear wheel can cause the bike to lose traction without warning. There is also a fuel system concern where excessive pressure can build inside the tank and spray fuel when the cap is opened. Fuel spray near any ignition source raises the risk of a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine crankcase pressure can force oil into the airbox, causing oil to leak from the airbox drain hose.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a blow-by valve kit at no cost to redirect crankcase pressure and prevent oil leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Fuel tank pressure builds excessively, causing fuel to spray out when the fuel cap is opened.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated manual page, and apply a warning label decal to the tank.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake master cylinder piston may fail, potentially reducing braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
