The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 17V-368 (17V368000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AH08 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Engine |
| Report date | June 7, 2017 |
| Owners notified | January 12, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne S
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo
- 2011 Porsche Panamera
- 2012 Porsche Panamera
- 2011 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2012 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2010 Porsche Panamera S
- 2011 Porsche Panamera S
- 2012 Porsche Panamera S
- 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Owner complaints about the engine & cooling
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne S engine problems 12
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo engine problems 9
- 2011 Porsche Panamera engine problems 22
- 2012 Porsche Panamera engine problems 5
- 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S engine problems 5
- 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S engine problems 2
- 2010 Porsche Panamera S engine problems 4
- 2011 Porsche Panamera S engine problems 1
- 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo engine problems 3
- 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo engine problems 2
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 17V-368 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 18,005 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.