NHTSA Recall 17V368000: Engine
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,005 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Porsche Cayenne S.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V368000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AH08 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | June 7, 2017 |
| Owner notification | January 12, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V368000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2011 |
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo | 2011 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2011, 2012 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 2011, 2012 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Porsche Panamera S | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.