Porsche Panamera G2 Recall R/2018/165: Connecting Links On The Rear Axle Anti Roll Bar, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 197
- vehicles in the UK
- AJ06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera G2 vehicles built between 8 December 2016 and 5 June 2018. The connecting links on the rear axle anti roll bar cannot be ensured over the life of the vehicle. The dealer will replace the links on the anti roll bar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connecting links on the rear axle anti roll bar cannot be ensured over the life of the vehicle. This may lead to noise and an activated yellow warning light. This may impair the function which is characterised by greater understeer and increased roll behaviour.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CONNECTING LINKS ON THE REAR AXLE ANTI ROLL BAR Defect: The connecting links on the rear axle anti roll bar cannot be ensured over the life of the vehicle. This may lead to noise and an activated yellow warning light. This may impair the function which is characterised by greater understeer and increased roll behaviour. Remedy: Replacement of the links on the anti roll bar.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to noise and an activated yellow warning light.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the links on the anti roll bar.
Are You Affected?
Panamera G2 built between 8 December 2016 and 5 June 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 197 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 AJ06 or the DVSA reference R/2018/165. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| CayenneReplacing upper trailing arm on the front axle | Book soon | R/2024/306 | |
| TaycanReplacing brake hose on the left and right front axle | Urgent | R/2024/267 | |
| PanameraReplacing front right wheel carrier | Book soon | R/2024/142 | |
| Carrera GTOn affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible to corrosion and do not meet the required specification for durability | Book soon | R/2023/114 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2018/139 on 8 May 2018, for longitudinal and transverse control arms may be prone to corrosion. The one launched after it was R/2018/373 on 20 Dec 2018, for electric power steering may sporadically be unavailable for a limited period of time. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/165, launched 8 June 2018. 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.