This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4.
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 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving moisture entering the climate control system's external coolant pump, causing an electrical short that can start a vehicle fire.
The outboard rear seat belts have a separate safety concern: the lower anchor bolt on the seat frame may not have been tightened properly during assembly, meaning the anchor can pull free in a crash and leave the rear occupant without effective restraint. On the braking side, the system that warns the driver when brake pads are worn down can fail to trigger an alert, so pads may wear past the safe limit without the driver knowing, reducing stopping ability and raising the risk of a crash. There is also an electrical issue that can impair how the vehicle drives, causing erratic or unreliable power delivery that may create a hazardous situation on the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The screw securing the lower seat belt anchor on the outboard rear seats may not be properly tightened, affecting its attachment to the seat frame.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws at no cost.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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.
