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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.

182
vehicles potentially affected
17
models affected
2019
owners notified (May 17)
NHTSA campaign19V180000
Manufacturer campaignAKA5
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedMarch 6, 2019
Owner notificationMay 17, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

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 modelModel years
Porsche Panamera2018
Porsche Panamera 42018
Porsche Panamera 4 Executive2018
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid2018
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi2018
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T2018
Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo2018
Porsche Panamera 4S2018
Porsche Panamera 4S Executive2018
Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S2018
Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi2018

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.