The problem
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.
The risk
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 19V-322 (19V322000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | AKA7 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system |
| Report date | April 24, 2019 |
| Owners notified | February 10, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 33,206 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2011 Porsche Panamera
- 2012 Porsche Panamera
- 2013 Porsche Panamera
- 2014 Porsche Panamera
- 2015 Porsche Panamera
- 2016 Porsche Panamera
- 2011 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2012 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2013 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2014 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2015 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2016 Porsche Panamera 4
- 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2013 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2014 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2015 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2016 Porsche Panamera 4S
- 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS
- 2014 Porsche Panamera GTS
- 2015 Porsche Panamera GTS
- 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS
- 2010 Porsche Panamera S
- 2011 Porsche Panamera S
- 2012 Porsche Panamera S
- 2013 Porsche Panamera S
- 2014 Porsche Panamera S
- 2015 Porsche Panamera S
- 2016 Porsche Panamera S
- 2015 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
- 2016 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
- 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo
- 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
- 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
- 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
- 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
- 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2011 Porsche Panamera electrical problems 6
- 2012 Porsche Panamera electrical problems 2
- 2013 Porsche Panamera electrical problems 5
- 2014 Porsche Panamera electrical problems 4
- 2015 Porsche Panamera electrical problems 2
- 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S electrical problems 3
- 2013 Porsche Panamera S electrical problems 1
- 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo electrical problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 19V-322 repair free?
Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 33,206 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.