This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4s 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 4S Sport Turismo has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the climate control system's external coolant pump, which can allow moisture inside and cause an electrical short that may start a fire.
A rear suspension recall covers handling changes that can occur without warning, reducing the driver's ability to control the vehicle. The defect affects the rear suspension geometry in a way that can alter how the car responds to steering inputs, raising the risk of a crash. On the braking side, a separate recall addresses a failure in the brake pad wear alert system: when the warning does not trigger as it should, a driver may have no indication that the pads are worn through until braking performance deteriorates, which can make it difficult to stop the vehicle safely. There is also an electrical system concern unrelated to the coolant pump issue, where a fault can impair how the car drives, affecting throttle or power delivery in a way that could catch a driver off guard and raise the risk of 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.
At a glance
What can fail
The connecting links on the rear anti-roll bar may detach, potentially damaging nearby suspension parts and affecting how the vehicle handles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear anti-roll bar connecting links at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
