Porsche recall: Power train
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
What could happen
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 fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Cayenne 2004–2006, 2008–2010
- Porsche Cayenne S 2003–2006
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2003–2006
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2006
- Porsche Panamera 2011–2016
- Porsche Panamera 4 2011–2016
- Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016
- Porsche Panamera Gts 2013–2016
- Porsche Panamera S 2010–2016
- Porsche Panamera Turbo 2010–2016
- Porsche Panamera Turbo S 2012–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V446000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99,665
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 9, 2009 to Sep 2, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
- Maker's own recall number
- AKB1
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Porsche recall: Back over prevention Dec 19, 2025
- Porsche recall: Fuel system, gasoline Sep 23, 2025
- Porsche recall: Suspension Jul 15, 2025
- Porsche recall: Electrical system Jan 27, 2023
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Aug 30, 2022
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Aug 4, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.