Porsche Cars Australia has issued a safety recall for the Porsche Panamera (YAA), covering model years 2023 to 2025. The recall affects 142 vehicles across all variants of the model.
What’s the defect, and why is it so serious?
According to the official recall notice, a manufacturing issue has resulted in the wiring harness between the door pressure sensor and the airbag control unit being assembled with an incorrect connector pin allocation.
This fault may cause the side airbag to deploy with a delay during a crash. A delayed trigger could significantly increase the risk of injury or death to occupants in the event of an accident.
Which vehicles are affected?
- Make: Porsche
- Model: Panamera
- Model Years: 2023–2025
- Variants: All
- Total Affected Units in Australia: 142
A list of affected VINs has been published. Porsche Panamera owners are encouraged to check if their vehicle is included in the recall.
What should owners do now?
Porsche will contact all affected owners directly and advise them to arrange an appointment at their nearest Official Porsche Centre. The necessary repair work will be carried out free of charge.
Owners can locate their nearest dealer using Porsche’s dealer search tool.
Until the repair is completed, owners are urged to drive cautiously and contact their dealer as soon as possible to schedule the service.
Need help? Here’s who to contact
For further details or to confirm whether your Panamera is affected, contact Porsche Customer Care:
- Phone: 1800 711 911
- Email: contact@porsche.com.au
- Website: Porsche Customer Care
Please have your VIN number ready when you get in touch. You’ll find it on your ownership documents or near the base of the windshield.
This recall is being overseen by Australia’s official automotive safety regulator, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports, and the Arts.
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