No visual warning of brake pad wear/fmvss 135
Defect Summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 panamera 4, panamera turbo, panamera turbo executive, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4s executive, panamera 4s, 2018 panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 executive, 2019 cayenne hybrid, 2019-2020 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne turbo, 2020 cayenne coupe, cayenne turbo coupe, and cayenne s coupe 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."
Safety Consequence
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. the recall is began december 13, 2019. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is akb8. note: this recall supersedes recall 19v115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
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FAQ: Recall 19V735000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V735000?
NHTSA recall 19V735000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on October 16, 2019. It addresses: No visual warning of brake pad wear/fmvss 135. The recall affects approximately 44,128 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V735000 or the manufacturer campaign number AKB8. 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.