Porsche Panamera Recall R/2018/110: Accelerator Pedal May Be Installed Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

16 Apr 2018

Launched

4

vehicles in the UK

AJ02

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 27 February 2018 and 22 March 2018. There is the possibility the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal module is not secured correctly due to an assembly error. The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent this from occuring correct locking of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal has to be checked and confirmed by a Porsche dealership. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is the possibility the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal module is not secured correctly due to an assembly error. The assembly error could potentially lead to a loosening of the contact of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal and as a result throttle response may no longer be available. If this happens while driving the vehicle will decelerate to a walking pace and it can only be moved with the engine power available at idle speed.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY Defect: On affected vehicles there is the possibility the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal module is not secured correctly due to an assembly error. The assembly error could potentially lead to a loosening of the contact of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal and as a result throttle response may no longer be available. If this happens while driving the vehicle will decelerate to a walking pace and it can only be moved with the engine power available at idle speed. Remedy: To prevent this from occuring correct locking of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal has to be checked and confirmed by a Porsche dealership.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a loosening of the contact of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal and as a result throttle response may no longer be available.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent this from occuring correct locking of the electric plug connection of the accelerator pedal has to be checked and confirmed by a Porsche dealership.

Are You Affected?

Panamera built between 27 February 2018 and 22 March 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 4 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
2. Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code AJ02 or the DVSA reference R/2018/110. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/292 on 31 Oct 2017, for vehicle may not meet required safety standards. The one launched after it was R/2018/139 on 8 May 2018, for longitudinal and transverse control arms may be prone to corrosion. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2018.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/110, launched 16 April 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.