PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V033000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-29 2023-01-27 2023-01-27

Production Dates: 2016-09-23 - 2018-06-14

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: APA1

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24467

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.

Notes

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.