This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo.
23 mpg combined
10.2 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo has 3 recalls, the most serious involving moisture entering the climate control system's external coolant pump, causing an electrical short circuit that can lead to a vehicle fire.
On the braking side, a separate recall covers a fault in the brake pad wear indicator, which can fail to alert the driver when brake pads are worn down to the point where stopping power is significantly reduced, raising the risk of a crash during hard braking. There is also an electrical issue that can impair vehicle driveability, meaning the car may respond unpredictably to throttle or other driver inputs in ways that could contribute to a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Humidity can enter the external coolant pump in the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The external coolant pump will be replaced and the plug-in connection will be inspected and replaced if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A control unit may have improper soldering that causes intermittent failures in various systems, which could affect how the vehicle drives.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the affected control unit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster may fail to display a visual warning when brake pads become worn, preventing drivers from knowing when brake service is needed.
What the fix does
Porsche dealers will update the instrument cluster software at no cost to restore the brake pad wear warning display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
