PORSCHE PANAMERA (2018) recall — Steering
Porsche is recalling 2017-2018 Panamera models with a software issue that may cause intermittent loss of power steering, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Porsche for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera models due to a software issue that can cause intermittent loss of power steering assist, which may increase crash risk. Affected vehicles should be reprogrammed at a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225290-porsche-panamera-2018-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225290-porsche-panamera-2018-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V898000
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“Porsche Panamera 2018 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash from Power Steering Loss.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225290-porsche-panamera-2018-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-from-power. Based on NHTSA recall #18V898000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V898000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software failure can cause the power steering system to temporarily lose assist, making steering harder and potentially increasing crash risk. This issue occurs intermittently, meaning it may not always be noticeable.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera models are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the software issue may face increased crash risk during steering.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, or other model listed in the recall notice. The issue is caused by a software failure in the power steering control unit.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free reprogramming of the power steering control unit.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
A software failure may cause intermittent loss of electric power steering assist, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera model listed in the recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall does not specify a deadline for reprogramming; owners can contact Porsche for free reprogramming 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 18V898000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 18V898000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13. 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 #18V898000 (December 19, 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.
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