The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V446000·Announced 2019-06-12

Porsche Recalls Vehicles Due to Gear Selector Bushing Defect

Porsche is recalling specific Cayenne and Panamera models because a degraded bushing may allow the driver to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the transmission system that could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2016 Cayenne and Panamera vehicles due to a defect in the gear selector lever. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time and detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not actually be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

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. The recall affects approximately 99,665 vehicles, including various models of the Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne, and Panamera series from model years 2003 through 2016.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing free of charge. The recall began on August 9, 2019. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. 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, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
99,665

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 (11)

  • PANAMERA
  • CAYENNE S
  • CAYENNE TURBO
  • CAYENNE
  • CAYENNE TURBO S
  • PANAMERA S
  • PANAMERA 4S
  • PANAMERA TURBO
  • PANAMERA TURBO S
  • PANAMERA 4
  • PANAMERA GTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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