PORSCHE PANAMERA S (2016) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls certain 2010-2016 Panamera models due to water entering the A/C blower control unit, which can cause electrical shorts and fire. Owners must have the unit inspected and replaced free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2010-2016 Panamera models because water can enter the air conditioning blower control unit, causing electrical shorts that increase fire risk. Owners should have the unit inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227378-porsche-panamera-2016-electrical-short-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227378-porsche-panamera-2016-electrical-short-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V322000
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“Porsche Panamera (2016) Electrical Short Recall: Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227378-porsche-panamera-2016-electrical-short-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V322000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V322000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water can enter the air conditioning blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of fire, especially if the vehicle is parked indoors where moisture can accumulate.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera models with the specific air conditioning blower control unit are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with this issue are at risk of fire if the electrical short is not fixed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Porsche Panamera was manufactured between 2010 and 2016. The specific model years and trim levels listed in the recall notice include Panamera 4S, Panamera S, and other variants.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a recall inspection.
Have Blower Control Unit Inspected
Dealers will inspect the blower control unit and replace it if necessary at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Water can enter the air conditioning blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit that increases fire risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2010-2016 Porsche Panamera model with specific trim levels listed in the recall notice.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began February 10, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the repair; dealers will inspect and replace the unit as needed.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V322000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 19V322000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed. 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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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 #19V322000 (April 24, 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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