Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V180000 Reported March 6, 2019

Control unit may fail

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · N/A · 182 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V180000
Manufacturer Campaign
AKA5
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
182
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 6, 2019
Completion Rate
95.05

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 19V180000 or campaign AKA5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V180000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 19V180000?

NHTSA recall 19V180000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on March 6, 2019. It addresses: Control unit may fail. The recall affects approximately 182 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V180000 or the manufacturer campaign number AKA5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.