Porsche Panamera Recall R/2017/151: Particle Filter Bracket May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 109
- vehicles in the UK
- AH07
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 15 August 2016 and 9 March 2017. There is a possibility the clamp between the particle filter and the front exhaust pipe is not closed fully due to an unfavourable tolerance pairing.The particle filter could become detached from the exhaust pipe when travelling over bumps for example. The dealer will replace where necessary relevant components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility the clamp between the particle filter and the front exhaust pipe is not closed fully due to an unfavourable tolerance pairing.The particle filter could become detached from the exhaust pipe when travelling over bumps for example. This can then cause exhaust gas to leak out and rattling noises. If this happens the customer will notice an exhaust smell and the pre-mentioned noise.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARTICLE FILTER BRACKET MAY DETACH Defect: There is a possibility the clamp between the particle filter and the front exhaust pipe is not closed fully due to an unfavourable tolerance pairing.The particle filter could become detached from the exhaust pipe when travelling over bumps for example. This can then cause exhaust gas to leak out and rattling noises. If this happens the customer will notice an exhaust smell and the pre-mentioned noise. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled so the clamp can be checked. Where necessary relevant components will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: particle filter bracket may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary relevant components.
Are You Affected?
Panamera built between 15 August 2016 and 9 March 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 109 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code AH07 or the DVSA reference R/2017/151. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/102 on 27 Mar 2017, for incorrect detonators fitted to front passenger airbags. The one launched after it was R/2017/292 on 31 Oct 2017, for vehicle may not meet required safety standards. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/151, launched 28 July 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.