Porsche Recalls Panamera and Cayenne Models for Engine Stall Risk
Porsche is recalling specific 2010-2012 Panamera and 2011 Cayenne vehicles because loose camshaft controllers may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (camshaft controllers coming loose) that can cause an engine stall, which the source text explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S, and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The recall affects approximately 18,005 vehicles.
The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine. This defect can potentially result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 12, 2018, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORSCHE PANAMERA S, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine Component
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18,005
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (7)
- PANAMERA S
- PANAMERA 4S
- PANAMERA TURBO
- PANAMERA
- CAYENNE S
- CAYENNE TURBO
- PANAMERA 4
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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