Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 18V-841 · 2018 Porsche Panamera
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 18V-841 covers 112 2018 Porsche Panamera for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 99% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V841000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles. The brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance.
The risk
Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ11.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
99%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 26, 2018 to November 14, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.