Porsche Panamera Recall R/2019/173: Electrical Power Steering Wire Could Become Trapped Between The Cross Beam And Underfloor…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jun 2019
- Launched
- 270
- vehicles in the UK
- AKA9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 9 November 2017 and 6 March 2019. The electric power steering harness could become trapped and damaged. The dealer will check and replace the electric power steering harness if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric power steering harness could become trapped and damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING WIRE COULD BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE CROSS BEAM AND UNDERFLOOR COVER Defect: The electric power steering harness could become trapped and damaged. Remedy: Check and replace the electric power steering harness if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electrical power steering wire could become trapped between the cross beam and underfloor cover.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the electric power steering harness if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Panamera built between 9 November 2017 and 6 March 2019 may be included. Porsche estimates 270 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 AKA9 or the DVSA reference R/2019/173. 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/2019/151 on 30 May 2019, for potential malfunction of the A/C blower control unit. The one launched after it was R/2019/207 on 3 Jul 2019, for fastening nuts to secure the drive shaft and wheel hub on the rear axle are incorrectly…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/173, launched 13 June 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.