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2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E and more recall: Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 19V-180 · March 6, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
19V180000
Reported
March 6, 2019
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part
Electrical system
Vehicles affected
About 182

What is wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc is recalling certain 2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 E- Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, vehicles. Incorrect soldering of a control unit may result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting vehicle driveability.

Safety risk

Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Porsche Cars North America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA5.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Porsche Panamera (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 Executive (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi (2018); Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T (2018); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

Porsche Cars North America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA5.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.