NHTSA Recall 19V115000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and service brakes
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,110 vehicles. It affects 18 models including the Porsche Cayenne.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V115000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AKA1/AKA0 |
| Components | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES |
| Report received | February 20, 2019 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Safety risk
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
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 19V115000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne | 2019 |
| Porsche Cayenne S | 2019 |
| Porsche Panamera | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Executive | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Executive | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | 2017, 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S | 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.