Defect Description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Safety Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA S |
| 2010 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE S |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | CAYENNE TURBO |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4 |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA S |
| 2011 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4 |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA 4S |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA S |
| 2012 | PORSCHE | PANAMERA TURBO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.