A/c control unit may short circuit and cause fire
Defect Summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 panamera 4s and panamera s, 2011-2016 panamera, panamera 4 and panamera turbo, 2012-2016 panamera turbo s and panamera s e-hybrid, 2013-2016 panamera gts, 2013 panamera platinum edition and panamera 4 platinum edition, 2014-2016 panamera 4s executive, panamera turbo executive and panamera turbo s executive, 2015 panamera diesel and 2016 panamera 4 edition, panamera edition and panamera turbo s exclusive series vehicles. water may enter the a/c blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
Safety Consequence
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began february 10, 2020. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is aka7. note: porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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FAQ: Recall 19V322000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V322000?
NHTSA recall 19V322000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on April 24, 2019. It addresses: A/c control unit may short circuit and cause fire. The recall affects approximately 33,206 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 19V322000 or the manufacturer campaign number AKA7. 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.