Panamera

All recall notices.

1. ASA8 Recall campaign - Re-coding airbag control unit

   R/2025/431 · 9 Oct 2025

   9 Oct 2025

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel was incorrectly assigned which can delay the side airbag trigger in certain crash situations.

   Remedy

   Re-code the airbag control unit.

   Build window

   Built 19 Jul 2022 – 2 Sep 2025

   ~1,111 vehicles affected

2. ASA6 - Check the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary

   R/2025/264 · 8 Jul 2025

   8 Jul 2025

   Defect

   There is a possibility that a locking ring on the air-spring strut at the front left and right was not fitted according to specifications on the affected vehicles. If this is the case the locking ring on the upper side of the respective spring strut can loosen and air can thus escape from the air spring. As a result the driving characteristics may be impaired which increases the risk of an accident.

   Remedy

   The locking ring on the air-spring strut at the front left and right must be checked and reworked depending on the test result

   Build window

   Built 19 Dec 2024 – 22 May 2025

   ~50 vehicles affected

3. ARC4 Stop Use & Safety Recall - Wheel attachment with central locking

   R/2024/427 · 28 Oct 2024

   28 Oct 2024

   Defect

   On affected vehicles the wheel attachments using the central lock may not meet the required specifications. This can lead to damage / breakage and the possibility of wheel detachment.

   Remedy

   Check the correct functioning of the central lock wheel fastening system and replace if necessary.

   Build window

   Built 13 Sep 2023 – 23 Oct 2025

   ~1 vehicles affected

4. ARA1 Replacing front right wheel carrier

   R/2024/142 · 20 Mar 2024

   20 Mar 2024

   Defect

   There is a possibility that a wheel carrier that does not meet the required specifications was installed on the right front axle of the affected vehicles during repairs at the Porsche Centre due to a temporary production error.

   Remedy

   To prevent any possible danger resulting from this the front right wheel carrier must be replaced.

   Build window

   Built 21 Jul 2009 – 22 Jun 2016

   ~3 vehicles affected

5. On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.

   R/2023/213 · 12 Jul 2023

   12 Jul 2023

   Defect

   On the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications.

   Remedy

   The screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat must be replaced.

   Build window

   Built 29 Apr 2014 – 13 Feb 2023

   ~3 vehicles affected

6. On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked.

   R/2023/076 · 13 Apr 2023

   13 Apr 2023

   Defect

   On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked.

   Remedy

   Replace the additional pump with a variant with an optimized sealing concept.

   Build window

   Built 21 Jul 2015 – 10 Nov 2021

   ~1,531 vehicles affected

7. IMPROVE THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM IN TERMS OF NITROGEN OXIDE EMISSIONS

   R/2022/002 · 14 Jan 2022

   14 Jan 2022

   Defect

   Improve the engine control system in terms of nitrogen oxide emissions.

   Remedy

   Engine control software will be updated.

   Build window

   Built 3 May 2011 – 3 Sep 2015

   ~8,111 vehicles affected

8. THE LOWER TRAILING ARMS ON THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

   R/2021/176 · 16 Jun 2021

   16 Jun 2021

   Defect

   There is a possibility that the right front lower trailing arms do not meet the required specifications.

   Remedy

   The lower trailing arm on the right front axle must be replaced on the affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 1 Feb 2021 – 5 May 2021

   ~84 vehicles affected

9. EMISSION VALUES MAY BE HIGHER ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH HIGH MILEAGE

   R/2019/394 · 19 Nov 2019

   19 Nov 2019

   Defect

   Emission values may be higher than expected.

   Remedy

   Replace the suction hoses and re-programme vehicle control units.

   Build window

   Built 8 Oct 2016 – 7 Nov 2017

   ~221 vehicles affected

10. DUE TO FAULTY SOFTWARE THE DISPLAY LOGIC OF THE BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR IS NOT FULFILLED SUFFICIENTLY

    R/2019/391 · 12 Nov 2019

    12 Nov 2019

    Defect

    The required display logic of the brake wear indicator is incorrect.

    Remedy

    The instrument cluster must be re-programmed with updated software.

    Build window

    Built 13 Apr 2016 – 30 Aug 2019

    ~6,250 vehicles affected

11. AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH A FAULTY CAPACITOR

    R/2019/250 · 23 Aug 2019

    23 Aug 2019

    Defect

    Possible fault within the air bag control unit.

    Remedy

    Software upgrade to the control unit and replacement if faulty.

    Build window

    Built 23 Jun 2015 – 16 Jun 2016

    ~1,810 vehicles affected

12. THE SELECTOR LEVER CABLE PLASTIC SLEEVE DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DURABILITY AND MAY BREAK

    R/2019/204 · 29 Jul 2019

    29 Jul 2019

    Defect

    The transmission selector lever plastic sleeve does not have the required durability.

    Remedy

    Replace the plastic sleeve on the selector cable.

    Build window

    Built 20 Aug 2008 – 13 Sep 2016

    ~11,745 vehicles affected

13. ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WIRE COULD BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE CROSS BEAM AND UNDERFLOOR COVER

    R/2019/173 · 13 Jun 2019

    13 Jun 2019

    Defect

    The electric power steering harness could become trapped and damaged.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the electric power steering harness if necessary.

    Build window

    Built 9 Nov 2017 – 6 Mar 2019

    ~270 vehicles affected

14. POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION OF THE A/C BLOWER CONTROL UNIT

    R/2019/151 · 30 May 2019

    30 May 2019

    Defect

    Possible short circuits in the heater blower control unit.

    Remedy

    Inspect and where necessary replace the control unit.

    Build window

    Built 12 Jul 2009 – 13 Sep 2016

    ~4,506 vehicles affected

15. MISSING ASSIGNMENT WITHIN THE SOFTWARE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

    R/2019/087 · 14 Mar 2019

    14 Mar 2019

    Defect

    Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect.

    Remedy

    Update software of instrument cluster.

    Build window

    Built 21 Mar 2016 – 15 Nov 2018

    ~2,511 vehicles affected

16. ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MAY SPORADICALLY BE UNAVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF TIME

    R/2018/373 · 20 Dec 2018

    20 Dec 2018

    Defect

    Electric power steering may be unavailable.

    Remedy

    Re-programme power steering control unit with software upgrade.

    Build window

    Built 21 Mar 2016 – 6 Dec 2018

    ~2,521 vehicles affected

17. ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY

    R/2018/110 · 16 Apr 2018

    16 Apr 2018

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there is the possibility the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal module is not secured correctly due to an assembly error. The assembly error could potentially lead to a loosening of the contact of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal and as a result throttle response may no longer be available. If this happens while driving the vehicle will decelerate to a walking pace and it can only be moved with the engine power available at idle speed.

    Remedy

    To prevent this from occuring correct locking of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal has to be checked and confirmed by a Porsche dealership.

    Build window

    Built 27 Feb 2018 – 22 Mar 2018

    ~4 vehicles affected

18. PARTICLE FILTER BRACKET MAY DETACH

    R/2017/151 · 28 Jul 2017

    28 Jul 2017

    Defect

    There is a possibility the clamp between the particle filter and the front exhaust pipe is not closed fully due to an unfavourable tolerance pairing.The particle filter could become detached from the exhaust pipe when travelling over bumps for example. This can then cause exhaust gas to leak out and rattling noises. If this happens the customer will notice an exhaust smell and the pre-mentioned noise.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will be recalled so the clamp can be checked. Where necessary relevant components will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 15 Aug 2016 – 9 Mar 2017

    ~109 vehicles affected

19. FUEL MAY LEAK - POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

    R/2015/022 · 23 Jan 2015

    23 Jan 2015

    Defect

    Fuel may leak from the injector fuel rails. Occupants may notice a smell and though small there is a risk of fire.

    Remedy

    Replace injector fuel rails

    Build window

    Built 17 Mar 2011 – 7 May 2012

    ~112 vehicles affected

20. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2014/015 · 27 Jan 2014

    27 Jan 2014

    Defect

    The low fuel pressure sensor may not be fully tight. Over the life of the car the sensor may loosen allowing fuel to leak in the engine compartment.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to tighten the low fuel pressure sensor to the correct torque.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~19 vehicles affected

21. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2012/082 · 20 Jul 2012

    20 Jul 2012

    Defect

    The turbo chargers fitted to the affected vehicles may not be manufactured to the required standard. The result of one or both of the turbo chargers failing is rough running and lack of power. In the worst case scenario there is a possibility that fire could occur.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the turbo chargers.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~54 vehicles affected

22. FRONT SEAT BELT MOUNT MAY BECOME DETACHED

    R/2010/037 · 12 Apr 2010

    12 Apr 2010

    Defect

    It is possible that the position of the front seat could affect the security front seat belt mounting. In the worst case the seat belt may become detached from the seat during a collision.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional locking element to the affected seat belt mountings.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~348 vehicles affected