PORSCHE CAYENNE (2019) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls 2019 Cayenne models with brake pad wear warnings that may not alert drivers, risking loss of vehicle control during braking. Affected owners should contact Porsche for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne models due to a potential failure in the brake pad wear warning system. This could cause drivers to lose control while braking, increasing crash risk. Owners must update the instrument cluster software to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224282-porsche-2019-cayenne-electrical-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224282-porsche-2019-cayenne-electrical-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V115000
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“Porsche 2019 Cayenne Electrical Recall: Brake Pad Warning Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224282-porsche-2019-cayenne-electrical-recall-brake-pad-warning-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #19V115000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V115000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster may not show a visual warning when brake pads are worn out. This means drivers might not know when their brakes need replacement, increasing the chance of losing control during braking and causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Porsche Cayenne models are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to the potential loss of brake pad warning alerts.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2019 Cayenne models. The recall started April 19, 2019, and applies to specific model years and trims as listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Reach out to Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a software update for the instrument cluster.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when brake pads are worn out, which could cause drivers to lose control while braking and increase crash risk.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2019 Cayenne is listed in the official recall notice, which includes specific model years and trims.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began April 19, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the software update; owners can contact Porsche for the fix at any time.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V115000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V115000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V115000 (February 20, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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