Porsche Panamera Recall R/2019/087: Missing Assignment Within The Software Of The Instrument Cluster, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 2,511
- vehicles in the UK
- AKA1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 21 March 2016 and 15 November 2018. Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect. The dealer will update software of instrument cluster. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MISSING ASSIGNMENT WITHIN THE SOFTWARE OF THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Defect: Brake pad wear warning light function is incorrect. Remedy: Update software of instrument cluster.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster.
The Fix
The dealer will update software of instrument cluster. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Panamera built between 21 March 2016 and 15 November 2018 may be included. Porsche estimates 2,511 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 AKA1 or the DVSA reference R/2019/087. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| PanameraRe-coding airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2025/431 | |
| Panamera, TaycanCheck the air suspension strut on the front axle and rework if necessary | Book soon | R/2025/264 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| PanameraReplacing front right wheel carrier | Book soon | R/2024/142 | |
| Macan, PanameraOn the affected vehicles it is possible that the screw connection of the seat belt mount to the rear left and/or right seat was not carried out in accordance with the specifications | Urgent | R/2023/213 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2019/083 on 14 Mar 2019, for missing assignment within the software of the instrument cluster. The one launched after it was R/2019/111 on 25 Mar 2019, for the airbag sensors in the side members on the vehicle may not be screwed tightly enough. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/087, launched 14 March 2019. 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.