Manufacturer recall number

Porsche recall AJ12

Q: Is AJ12 the same recall as 18V844000?

Yes. AJ12 is Porsche’s own number for it; 18V844000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Porsche calls it AJ12. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V844000 on Nov 28, 2018: equipment on the 2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne and 1 other Porsche model, 142 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 18V844000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Porsche’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
18V844000	2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne and 1 other Porsche model	Equipment	Nov 28, 2018	142	high

Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash. Risk If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Fix Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V844000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. AJ12 is the number Porsche assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V844000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Porsche’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is AJ12 the same recall as 18V844000?

Yes. AJ12 is Porsche’s own number for it; 18V844000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does AJ12 cover?

2017–2018 Porsche Cayenne and 1 other Porsche model, 142 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the AJ12 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.