NHTSA (USA)High Risk
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
This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo.
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 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo has 6 recalls, the most serious being a moisture intrusion into the climate control system's external coolant pump that can cause an electrical short and start a fire.
The rear suspension accounts for two separate concerns: the rear axle's anti-roll bar connecting links can wear and detach, potentially contacting other suspension components and causing unpredictable handling, and a separate rear suspension defect can also produce unexpected changes in handling that raise the risk of a crash. On the safety equipment side, the lower seat belt anchor on outboard rear seats may not have been properly tightened and can detach in a crash, reducing restraint protection for rear passengers. There is also a braking concern: the red brake pad wear warning light may not illuminate when pads are worn down, leaving the driver without a clear alert, though a yellow instrument panel message can still appear. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this warning light issue, which is why it remains an open concern.
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
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Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws at no cost.
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
The red brake wear warning light fails to illuminate when brake pads wear out, though a yellow message will display instead. This could result in driving with severely worn brake pads.
What the fix does
Owners will be notified by mail to visit a dealer, who will update the instrument cluster software.
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 rear anti-roll bar connecting links can wear prematurely and detach. A detached link may contact other suspension parts, damaging them and affecting how the vehicle handles.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear anti-roll bar connecting links.
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.
