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2010–2016 Porsche Panamera, Panamera S E-Hybrid, Panamera S and more recall: Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 19V-322 · April 24, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
19V322000
Reported
April 24, 2019
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part
Electrical system
Vehicles affected
About 33,206

What is wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

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 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Porsche Panamera 4 (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Porsche Panamera 4S (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Porsche Panamera Gts (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Porsche Panamera S (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

What is the fix?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

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.