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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V388📅 Jun 13, 2018

2017–2018 Porsche Panamera 4S & 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo + 5 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.

💥 The risk

An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V388000
Manufacturer recall #
AJ06
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
715
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 2, 2018
Built
Oct 11, 2017 – Jun 4, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V388 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V388?

2017–2018 Porsche Panamera 4S & 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo + 5 more. 715 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.