This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo has 5 recalls, the most serious being a climate control coolant pump that can let in moisture, short circuit, and start a fire, and a separate control unit failure that can cause sudden engine power loss.
The control unit issue can also trigger instrument cluster error messages and make the car difficult to start. On the suspension side, a rear suspension defect can produce unexpected changes in handling, raising the risk of losing control, particularly during cornering. There are also two electrical recalls tied to drivability: one affects a broader range of Panamera configurations and can impair how the car accelerates and responds, while the other involves worn brake pads going undetected because the warning system fails to alert the driver, leaving the brakes to grind metal-on-metal before the driver realizes anything is wrong.
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
An electronic control unit may fail, causing error messages on the dashboard, system malfunctions, poor drivability, or starting difficulties.
What the fix does
The gateway control unit will be replaced at a dealership. Owners will receive notification by mail with instructions.
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.
