Recall 19V180000: 2018 Porsche Panamera, 2018 Porsche Panamera 4, 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive +14 more

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

Report date: Mar 6, 2019
Vehicles affected: 182
Models: 17
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

2018 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 4S
2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo
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

Details

NHTSA campaign: 19V180000
Manufacturer campaign: AKA5
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Owner letters: May 17, 2019
Components: Electrical system (Electrical System)

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