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 fire risk: humidity can enter the climate control system's external coolant pump and cause an electrical short circuit.
A separate electrical recall covers a control unit that can fail and trigger warning messages on the instrument cluster, cause drivability problems, or make the car difficult to start — in the worst case, engine power can cut out suddenly while driving. A third electrical issue can also impair driveability in ways that raise crash risk, and prior repair attempts for related electrical concerns may not have fully resolved the underlying problems across all affected configurations.
On the chassis side, the rear suspension can develop an unexpected change in handling behavior, reducing the driver's ability to control the car through turns or sudden maneuvers. Rounding out the list, the brake pad wear indicator system can fail to alert the driver when pads are worn down, meaning the brakes may not stop the car effectively before the driver realizes there is a problem.
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.
