Recall 19V115000: 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 2019 Porsche Cayenne S, 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera +15 more

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Feb 20, 2019
Vehicles affected: 14,110
Models: 18
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The 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.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2019 Porsche Cayenne
2019 Porsche Cayenne S
2017 Porsche Panamera
2018 Porsche Panamera
2017 Porsche Panamera 4
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
2017 Porsche Panamera 4S
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S
2017 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive
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

Details

NHTSA campaign: 19V115000
Manufacturer campaign: AKA1/AKA0
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Owner letters: Apr 19, 2019
Components: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (Electrical System); Service brakes (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology