2017-2018 Porsche Panamera recalled for power steering issues
About 75,000 vehicles worldwide are affected, nearly 18,000 of which are in the US.
A lack of power steering isn't the end of the world, but it might make driving trickier at low speeds, which can increase the risk of injury. Hence, Porsche's got a fresh recall on its hands.
Porsche has issued a worldwide recall for approximately 75,000 examples of the 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera . Of those vehicles, approximately 18,000 of them are located in the US and Puerto Rico.
The issue stems from the software controlling the car's power steering. Porsche discovered a potential software failure in the field that may cause the power steering to disappear or kick in and out intermittently. This means a driver may need to exert extra force to maneuver the vehicle, which could increase the risk of a collision. Thankfully, Porsche has received no reports of injuries related to the software bug.
The fix is entirely software-based, and thus it should only take about an hour for Porsche's technicians to clear things up. Dealers will take the recalled vehicles and apply a software fix that will eliminate the issue. Vehicles still in dealer hands will be fixed before being sold. Owners will receive a notification via first-class mail.
