Porsche Panamera 2018: Corroded Brake Lines Risk Crash
Porsche recalls 2018 Panamera models with corroded brake lines that could reduce braking ability and increase crash risk. Owners must have brake lines replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2018 Panamera models because brake lines can corrode over time, potentially reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free brake line replacement to prevent safety issues. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225292-porsche-panamera-2018-corroded-brake-lines-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225292-porsche-panamera-2018-corroded-brake-lines-risk-crash · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V841000
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“Porsche Panamera 2018: Corroded Brake Lines Risk Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225292-porsche-panamera-2018-corroded-brake-lines-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V841000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V841000).
Why it’s dangerous
Corroded brake lines can cause reduced front braking performance, making it harder to stop safely. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during emergency situations.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Porsche Panamera models with corroded brake lines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face reduced braking ability.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, or other specified models have corroded brake lines. The recall started June 26, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake line replacement.
Get Brake Line Replacement
Dealers will replace the corroded brake line and any damaged brake components at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ11.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- 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 #18V841000 (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.
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