Porsche Panamera Recall R/2019/394: Emission Values May Be Higher On Affected Vehicles With High Mileage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 221
- vehicles in the UK
- AKB0
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 8 October 2016 and 7 November 2017. Emission values may be higher than expected. The dealer will replace the suction hoses and re-programme vehicle control units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Emission values may be higher than expected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: EMISSION VALUES MAY BE HIGHER ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH HIGH MILEAGE Defect: Emission values may be higher than expected. Remedy: Replace the suction hoses and re-programme vehicle control units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: emission values may be higher on affected vehicles with high mileage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the suction hoses and re-programme vehicle control units. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Panamera built between 8 October 2016 and 7 November 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 221 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 AKB0 or the DVSA reference R/2019/394. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2019/391 on 12 Nov 2019, for due to faulty software the display logic of the brake wear indicator is not fulfilled…. The one launched after it was R/2020/108 on 13 Dec 2019, for there is a possibility that the hazard warning lights will not be activated after pressing…. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/394, launched 19 November 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.