Model year 2016 · Porsche

2016 Porsche Panamera recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche Panamera. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA S, PANAMERA S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche Panamera, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V656000	August 30, 2022	Exterior Lighting › Headlights
19V533000	July 17, 2019	Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
19V446000	June 12, 2019	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
19V322000	April 24, 2019	Electrical System

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Power Train (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V656000Manufacturer no. ANB4

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: August 30, 2022
Owner notification: October 28, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 222,858 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA S, PANAMERA S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V656000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V533000Manufacturer no. AKB4

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: July 17, 2019
Owner notification: February 12, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,517 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Porsche Panamera: June 23, 2015 – April 7, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: PANAMERA

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

Safety risk

Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V533000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V446000Manufacturer no. AKB1

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Report received by NHTSA: June 12, 2019
Owner notification: August 9, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 99,665 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Porsche Panamera: July 6, 2009 – September 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA S, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Safety risk

If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V446000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V322000Manufacturer no. AKA7

Electrical System

Report received by NHTSA: April 24, 2019
Owner notification: February 10, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 33,206 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Porsche Panamera: May 21, 2015 – June 20, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA S, PANAMERA S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V322000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 31, 2022.