This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive.
21 mpg combined
11.2 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 Turbo Executive has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from moisture that can enter the climate control system's external coolant pump and cause an electrical short circuit.
A rear suspension recall also affects this vehicle: a component can shift unexpectedly, altering how the car handles without warning and raising the risk of losing control. On the braking side, a separate recall addresses a failure in the brake pad wear alert system, meaning the driver may not receive a warning when pads are worn down to the point where braking performance is seriously reduced. There is also an electrical issue unrelated to the coolant pump that can impair the vehicle's driveability, potentially causing erratic or unreliable power delivery while driving.
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.
