Porsche Panamera Recall R/2023/076: On Affected Vehicles There Is A Possibility Of Humidity Ingress Into The Control Unit For…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

13 Apr 2023

Launched

1,531

vehicles in the UK

APA1

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 21 July 2015 and 10 November 2021. There is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. The dealer will replace the additional pump with a variant with an optimized sealing concept. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

There is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked. Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the control unit for the auxiliary pump of the climate control system. This can cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire. Activation of the AUTO-REST button can lead to fire damage even after the vehicle has been parked. Remedy: Replace the additional pump with a variant with an optimized sealing concept.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause malfunctions which can lead to short circuits and a risk of smouldering fire.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the additional pump with a variant with an optimized sealing concept.

Are You Affected?

Panamera built between 21 July 2015 and 10 November 2021 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,531 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 APA1 or the DVSA reference R/2023/076. 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/2023/001 on 23 Dec 2022, for on the affected vehicles there is a possibility that both air-spring struts on the front…. The one launched after it was R/2023/114 on 21 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles the front and rear axles trailing arms and wishbones are susceptible…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fire risk recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/076, launched 13 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.