NHTSA Recall 18V388000: Suspension: rear
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 715 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Porsche Panamera 4S.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V388000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AJ06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 13, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Safety risk
An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.
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 18V388000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Executive | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi | 2018 |
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.