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Campaign 19V115 Posted February 20, 2019 14,110 units

2017-2019 Porsche Panamera/Cayenne Recall 19V115: Brake Pads

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V115 affects 14,110 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera and Cayenne vehicles for an instrument-cluster brake-pad warning defect. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.

Porsche is recalling 14,110 vehicles from the 2017-2019 Panamera and Cayenne lines because the instrument cluster can fail to show a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. Without that warning, the driver can lose control while braking, which increases crash risk; Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The instrument cluster in a 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera or Cayenne is the display panel in front of the driver. It is supposed to show brake system warnings, including the yellow message that tells the driver when the brake pads are worn out. That warning gives the driver a visual cue before the pads are used past their intended service point.

On affected vehicles, the cluster software is not programmed with the optimized software Porsche later put into production. Because of that software failure, the cluster does not provide the required visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. The brake pads themselves are the wear item, but the recall is about the missing dashboard warning that is required for the brake system.

The expected warning sign is a yellow brake-pad message when the pads are worn out. In this recall, that message is the problem, so the driver loses the visual prompt that worn pads need attention.

Who's affected?

Includes Panamera variants and Cayenne models from the 2017-2019 model years, with brake system and instrument panel components listed for the affected vehicles.

2018 Porsche Panamera brake system
2018 Porsche Panamera instrument panel
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi brake system
2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi instrument panel
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S brake system
Units affected14,110
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

A missing worn-brake-pad alert can leave the driver unaware that the pads need service. Worn pads reduce braking margin; while attempting to brake, the driver can lose control, increasing crash risk. Do not rely on the absence of a warning message if braking feels abnormal. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera or Cayenne is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free instrument-cluster software update that restores the worn-brake-pad warning.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V115 when you call.
  4. Avoid relying on the instrument cluster for worn-brake-pad warnings until the repair is complete; have the brake pads inspected if braking feels abnormal.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Porsche technician updates the instrument cluster software so the cluster provides the required visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. The repair is free under recall 19V115. Ask the service desk to confirm that the update was completed and that the instrument cluster warning function was checked before the vehicle is returned to you.

Timeline

February 20, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
April 19, 2019 Owner notification mailed
April 21, 2019 Dealer notification began
April 21, 2019 Dealer notification ended
April 21, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V115?

Recall 19V115 covers 14,110 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera and Cayenne vehicles with instrument cluster software that fails to show a visual warning when brake pads are worn out. Porsche dealers will update the instrument cluster software for free.

What should I do if my 2017-2019 Porsche Panamera or Cayenne is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V115. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the instrument cluster software update. Reference recall number 19V115 and Porsche recall code AKA1/AKA0 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Porsche dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall remedy has been available since April 19, 2019.

What is the safety risk?

The risk is loss of braking control after the brake pads wear out without a dashboard warning. If the driver is not alerted before the pads are worn out, the driver can lose control while braking, increasing crash risk.

What if I bought my Porsche used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Panamera or Cayenne is included, then contact a franchised Porsche dealer for the free software update.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V115000
Porsche customer service1-800-767-7243
NHTSA recall #19V115
NHTSA recall # (full)19V115000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →