The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo has 4 recalls, the most serious being a coolant pump in the climate control system that can let in moisture, short circuit, and start a fire.
A rear suspension recall covers an unexpected shift in handling characteristics that can catch a driver off guard and raise the risk of a crash. The defect description is limited in the filing, but the consequence is a vehicle that may behave unpredictably through corners or under load. On the braking side, a separate recall addresses a fault in the brake pad wear alert system: when the warning fails to trigger, a driver may not realize the pads are worn through until braking performance drops sharply or metal-on-metal contact reduces stopping ability. There is also an electrical system concern unrelated to the fire risk: a fault can impair the vehicle's driveability in a way that interferes with normal acceleration or power delivery, raising the risk of a crash in traffic or during a merge.
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.
