Porsche suspension strut retaining ring can loosen dislodging the strut
Porsche is recalling certain 2025 Panamera, Panamera E-Hybrid and Taycan vehicles because a retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, dislodging the strut and losing air from the spring.
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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a dislodged suspension strut is a structural failure, and the source states it can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid, Taycan and Panamera vehicles. About 284 units are potentially affected.
A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
NHTSA states that an air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the retaining ring and reinstall it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 15, 2025. 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 TAYCAN, PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 284
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 (3)
- TAYCAN
- PANAMERA
- PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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