Recall 19V180 affects 182 2018 Porsche Panamera vehicles for faulty control-unit soldering that can impair drivability. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 182 2018 Panamera vehicles because incorrect soldering in a control unit can cause intermittent failure of vehicle systems. That failure can impair driveability and increase crash risk, and Porsche dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The gateway control unit in the 2018 Porsche Panamera models is an electrical hub that helps the vehicle's computers talk to each other. It routes information between systems that support normal driving, so a clean signal through that unit matters every time the car is running.
On the recalled vehicles, a circuit board inside the gateway control unit was soldered incorrectly during production. That weak solder connection was not caught by the regular quality checks. As the connection acts up, the gateway control unit can fail intermittently, which interrupts communication between vehicle systems and affects drivability.
Owners will see error messages in the instrument cluster before the problem shows up. Treat those messages as the warning sign that the gateway control unit is not communicating correctly.
Who's affected?
The scope spans base, Executive, Sport Turismo, Turbo, 4S, and hybrid Panamera variants tied to the electrical system.
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Hybrid | electrical system |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo | electrical system |
| Units affected | 182 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching 2018 Porsche Panamera model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash. Treat error messages in the instrument cluster as a reason to drive cautiously and arrange service promptly, especially if the vehicle feels abnormal. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Porsche Panamera or Panamera variant is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free affected-control-unit replacement, which fixes intermittent failure of driveability systems.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V180 when you call.
- Stop driving and call the Porsche dealer about towing if warning lights or driveability problems appear before the repair.
- Call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 with questions about recall 19V180.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the affected control units tied to the intermittent system failures described in the recall. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. Porsche has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related control unit repair before the recall work, ask Porsche customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 6, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| May 5, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 5, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 17, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V180?
Recall 19V180 covers 182 2018 Porsche Panamera models with a control-unit soldering defect. The defect can cause intermittent failure of vehicle systems and impair driveability, increasing crash risk. Porsche dealers will replace the affected control units for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Porsche Panamera is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Panamera is included in recall 19V180. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule control-unit replacement. Reference recall 19V180 or Porsche recall code AKA5 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. Porsche's remedy for recall 19V180 says dealers will replace the affected control units free of charge at a franchised Porsche dealer.
What is the safety risk in Porsche recall 19V180?
The safety risk is impaired vehicle driveability. The recalled control unit has incorrect soldering, which can cause intermittent failure of vehicle systems. If driveability is impaired while the vehicle is in use, crash risk increases.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V180000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V180 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V180000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →