Porsche Recall 19V-115: Service brakes

Affected: 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera, 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera 4 and 8 more. Filed with NHTSA on February 20, 2019, covering about 14,110 vehicles.

The problem

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne 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."

The risk

If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-115 (19V115000)
Manufacturer numberAKA1/AKA0
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentService brakes
Report dateFebruary 20, 2019
Owners notifiedApril 19, 2019
Vehicles affected14,110
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 7 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-115 repair free?

Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 14,110 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.