Fitment notes: AGM battery required; located under cargo floor in rear; auxiliary battery also present
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Every control module on the 2025-2026 Porsche Panamera 4S — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
PTM Control Unit (PTM)2.5 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
⚠️ Radar alignment and calibration required, InnoDrive system integration
Kessy Control Unit (KESSY)1.0 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.8 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, near gear selector
🔧 PIWIS IV + PPN
⚠️ All keys must be reprogrammed, requires proof of ownership
Park Assist Control Unit (ParkAssist)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.3 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear bumper, driver side
🔧 PIWIS IV
Airbag Control Unit (ACU)0.8 hr R&Rsecurity gateway +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Center console, under front armrest
🔧 PIWIS IV + PPN
⚠️ Battery disconnect required, crash data must be cleared
Surround View Camera Control Unit (Camera Module)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear trunk, near liftgate
🔧 PIWIS IV
⚠️ 360-degree camera system, all camera calibration required
Porsche HD Matrix LED Headlight Control (HD Matrix)0.8 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Each headlight assembly
🔧 PIWIS IV
⚠️ High-definition matrix LED headlights, headlight aim calibration required after coding
Seat Memory Control Unit (Seat Module)0.6 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hr▸ programming details
📍 Under driver seat
🔧 Autel MaxiSys Ultra
⚠️ Memory positions lost, reprogramming by user possible
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA · 25V896000
2025-12-19
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.
Wiper blades
Third generation (972) Panamera; sedan body style has no rear wiper
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 Porsche Panamera 4S 2.9L Twin Turbo V6 and can vary by trim.
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