Porsche Cayenne 2018 Ski Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash
Porsche recalls 2018 Cayenne models with optional ski bags due to potential strap failure in crashes. Owners must return ski bags for free replacement to prevent injury risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2018 Cayenne vehicles with optional ski bags because the strap holding them could tear during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must get the ski bags replaced free by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225284-porsche-cayenne-2018-ski-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225284-porsche-cayenne-2018-ski-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V844000
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“Porsche Cayenne 2018 Ski Bag Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225284-porsche-cayenne-2018-ski-bag-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall #18V844000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V844000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ski bag's fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, causing the strap seams to tear. If this happens during a crash, the ski bag could become unsecured and increase injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Porsche Cayenne vehicles with the optional ski bag are affected. Those who use the ski bag in vehicles with the faulty strap are most at risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Porsche Cayenne has the optional ski bag. The recall covers specific models from 2017-2018 with this feature.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call 1-800-767-7243 to get the recall number AJ12 and schedule a free ski bag replacement.
Get Ski Bag Replaced
Dealers will replace the ski bags at no cost once you contact Porsche customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 43 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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 #18V844000 (November 28, 2018)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.