Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 6, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2018 Porsche — 17 models

Recall number

19V180000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 182 units

Why it was recalled

Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Porsche Cars North America, Inc is recalling certain 2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 E- Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, vehicles. Incorrect soldering of a control unit may result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting vehicle driveability.

What 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.