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Recall 19V-115: 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 2019 Porsche Cayenne S and 16 more

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall for service brakes, reported to NHTSA on Feb 20, 2019, covering about 14,110 vehicles.

NHTSA number
19V-115
Report date
Feb 20, 2019
Vehicles affected
14,110
Owners notified
Apr 19, 2019

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

The risk

If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentService Brakes
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number19V115000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Porsche Cayenne2019All years
Porsche Cayenne S2019All years
Porsche Panamera2017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera 42017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4 Executive2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4S2017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4S Executive2017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo2017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive2017, 2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S2018All years
Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi2018All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V-115?

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

How is recall 19V-115 fixed?

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.