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Campaign 19V446 Posted June 12, 2019 99,665 units

2003-2016 Porsche Cayenne/Panamera Recall 19V446: Gear Bushing

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 25, 2026

Recall 19V446 covers 99,665 Porsche Cayenne and Panamera vehicles for a shifter bushing defect. Free repair at any franchised Porsche dealer.

Porsche is recalling 99,665 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Cayenne and Panamera vehicles because the gear selector bushing can degrade and detach. The shifter can move to Park and the key can come out while the transmission is not in Park, leaving the vehicle able to roll if the parking brake is not applied; Porsche dealers will complete the free repair.

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What's wrong?

The selector cable bushing in these Porsche Cayenne and Panamera vehicles is a small plastic connector in the gear-selector linkage. It attaches the shift lever inside the cabin to the gearbox, so the transmission follows the position the driver selects. When the driver moves the lever to Park, that connection is supposed to put the transmission in Park as well.

On affected vehicles, the plastic bushing material is not durable enough over time. As it wears and degrades, the bushing can separate from the selector cable connection. The lever then still moves, but the gearbox does not receive the same command. That allows the key to come out and the lever to show Park while the transmission is not actually locked in Park.

The warning sign is movement after Park is selected. If the vehicle rolls or creeps with the selector lever in Park, treat that as a sign the linkage is not holding the transmission position correctly.

Who's affected?

Scope crosses Cayenne SUV variants and Panamera car variants, all tied to the automatic transmission gear-position indication system.

2015 Porsche Panamera automatic transmission
2014 Porsche Panamera automatic transmission
2013 Porsche Panamera automatic transmission
2012 Porsche Panamera automatic transmission
2016 Porsche Panamera automatic transmission
Units affected99,665
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.

What's the safety risk?

An affected Porsche can move unexpectedly if you exit without the transmission in Park and the parking brake applied, increasing crash risk. Use the parking brake every time until the repair is complete. A warning sign is vehicle movement even with the selector lever in Park. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S, Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera S, Panamera Turbo, or Panamera Turbo S is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free shifter cable bushing replacement that fixes the gear-selector connection to the gearbox.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V446 when you call.
  4. Use the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
  5. Confirm the transmission is in Park before exiting the vehicle, then keep the parking brake applied.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the shifter cable bushing that connects the gear selector lever to the gearbox. The recall repair is free, and parts and labor are covered. Until the work is complete, use the parking brake every time you park the vehicle. If you already paid for a shifter cable bushing repair tied to this recall, ask Porsche customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation under Porsche's reimbursement plan.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 12, 2019 NHTSA published the recall
August 9, 2019 Owner notification mailed
August 11, 2019 Dealer notification began
August 11, 2019 Dealer notification ended
August 11, 2019 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
August 11, 2019 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 19V446?

Recall 19V446 covers 99,665 Porsche Cayenne and Panamera vehicles with a shifter cable bushing that can degrade and detach. The driver can move the lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission is not in Park. Porsche dealers will replace the bushing for free.

What should I do if my 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Porsche Cayenne or Panamera is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Porsche is included in recall 19V446. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the shifter cable bushing replacement. Use the parking brake until the repair is complete, and reference recall number 19V446 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing free of charge, and parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 19V446.

What is the safety risk?

The vehicle can move unexpectedly after the driver exits if the transmission is not in Park and the parking brake is not applied. That increases crash risk. Until Porsche completes the repair, set the parking brake every time you park the vehicle.

What warning signs should I watch for?

There is no warning message or audible chime before this condition. The shift lever can appear to be in Park while the transmission is not actually in Park. Use the parking brake every time until a Porsche dealer replaces the shifter cable bushing.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V446000
Porsche customer service1-800-767-7243
NHTSA recall #19V446
NHTSA recall # (full)19V446000

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 →