NHTSA Recall 19V180000: Electrical system
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 182 vehicles. It affects 17 models including the Porsche Panamera.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V180000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AKA5 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | March 6, 2019 |
| Owner notification | May 17, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
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 19V180000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Executive | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | 2018 |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid | 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.