NHTSA recall 19V-180 (19V180000)
electrical system recall reported March 6, 2019 - about 182 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V180000
- Also written as
- 19V-180
- Manufacturer number
- AKA5
- Reported
- March 6, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~182
- Component
- electrical system
What is being 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.
Why it is dangerous
Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-180 when calling a dealer.
Affected 9 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.