Intermittent loss of power steering assist
Defect Summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 porsche panamera, panamera 4, panamera 4s, panamera turbo, panamera 4s executive, panamera turbo executive, 2018 panamera 4 executive, panamera 4 e-hybrid, panamera turbo s e-hybrid, panamera 4 e-hybrid executive, panamera s e-hybrid executive, panamera 4 sport turismo, panamera 4s sport turismo, panamera 4 e-hybrid sport turismo, panamera turbo sport turismo, and panamera turbo s sport turismo vehicles. a software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.
Safety Consequence
An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. porsche's number for this recall is aj13.
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FAQ: Recall 18V898000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V898000?
NHTSA recall 18V898000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 19, 2018. It addresses: Intermittent loss of power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 17,667 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V898000 or the manufacturer campaign number AJ13. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.