2018 Porsche Panamera Recalls

1. Recall Description

   Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.

   Possible Effects

   An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche''s number for this recall is AJ13.

   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 Manufacture Dates

   2016-10-07 - 2018-12-06

   Vehicles Affected

   17667

2. Recall Description

   Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.

   Possible Effects

   An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche''s number for this recall is AJ13.

   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 Manufacture Dates

   2016-10-07 - 2018-12-06

   Vehicles Affected

   17667

3. Recall Description

   Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.

   Possible Effects

   An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche''s number for this recall is AJ13.

   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 Manufacture Dates

   2016-10-07 - 2018-12-06

   Vehicles Affected

   17667

4. Recall Description

   Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles. The brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance.

   Possible Effects

   Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.

   Action

   Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed to owners between January 24, 2019 and February 11, 2019. A second owner notification will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche''s number for this recall is AJ11.

   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 Manufacture Dates

   2018-02-26 - 2018-11-14

   Vehicles Affected

   112