Porsche Panamera Recall R/2025/431: Re-coding Airbag Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 1,111
- vehicles in the UK
- ASA8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled Panamera vehicles built between 19 July 2022 and 2 September 2025. The cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel was incorrectly assigned which can delay the side airbag trigger in certain crash situations. The recall notice describes the fix as: re-code the airbag control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel was incorrectly assigned which can delay the side airbag trigger in certain crash situations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ASA8 Recall campaign - Re-coding airbag control unit Defect: On affected vehicles the cabling for the crash sensors in the door trim panel was incorrectly assigned which can delay the side airbag trigger in certain crash situations. Remedy: Re-code the airbag control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: re-coding airbag control unit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: re-code the airbag control unit.
Are You Affected?
Panamera built between 19 July 2022 and 2 September 2025 may be included. Porsche estimates 1,111 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 ASA8 or the DVSA reference R/2025/431. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| PanameraOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/076 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2025/328 on 13 Aug 2025, for recall Campaign / Stop Delivery: Check screw connection for airbag in front seats and…. The one launched after it was R/2025/432 on 9 Oct 2025, for check the high-pressure pump connections and if necessary replace the high-pressure pumps…. You can also see every Porsche recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/431, launched 9 October 2025. 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.