Vehicle recall 19V446000 · June 12, 2019

Porsche Panamera 4S, Panamera S and 9 more models

The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 19V446000
Reported to NHTSA: June 12, 2019
Filed by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: AKB1
Owner notification: August 9, 2019
Vehicles potentially affected: 99,665
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 19V446000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Porsche Cayenne (2004-2006, 2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004
Porsche Cayenne S (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2003-2006): 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (2006): 2006
Porsche Panamera (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Porsche Panamera 4 (2011-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Porsche Panamera 4S (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Porsche Panamera GTS (2013-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Porsche Panamera S (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Porsche Panamera Turbo (2010-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
Porsche Panamera Turbo S (2012-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012

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