PORSCHE PANAMERA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls 2018 Panamera models with electrical issues that may impair driveability, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Porsche for free control unit replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2018 Panamera vehicles due to electrical issues that could impair driveability and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Porsche for a free replacement of the control unit. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225291-porsche-panamera-2018-electrical-system-recall-driveability-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225291-porsche-panamera-2018-electrical-system-recall-driveability-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V180000
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“Porsche Panamera 2018 Electrical System Recall: Driveability Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225291-porsche-panamera-2018-electrical-system-recall-driveability-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V180000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V180000).
Why it’s dangerous
Incorrect soldering in a control unit can cause intermittent system failures. This may lead to impaired vehicle driveability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Porsche Panamera models are affected. Drivers of these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential driveability issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Panamera model has the recall number AKA5. The recall covers all 2018 Panamera variants including standard and hybrid versions.
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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 control unit replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Incorrect soldering of a control unit may cause intermittent system failures, potentially impairing vehicle driveability.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2018 Panamera model has the recall number AKA5. The recall covers all 2018 Panamera variants including standard and hybrid versions.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free control unit replacement.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V180000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V180000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #19V180000 (June 3, 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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