This page covers 6 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Porsche Panamera.
24 mpg combined
9.8 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 has 6 recalls, the most serious being a climate control coolant pump that can allow moisture inside, causing a short circuit that may lead to overheating wiring and a vehicle fire.
On the steering side, the electric power steering assist can cut out intermittently, making the wheel harder to turn and raising the risk of a crash. Three recalls address the same brake wear warning issue: when the instrument cluster is set to Map or Night Vision mode, the red brake pad warning light can fail to illuminate when pads are worn down, leaving the driver unaware that stopping distances have increased. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why multiple filings exist for the same 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
Water can leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system, causing a short circuit. This can make the pump and wiring overheat and melt.
What the fix does
The external coolant pump will be replaced. The pump connections 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 may not activate when brake pads need replacement if the instrument cluster display is in Map or Night Vision mode, violating safety requirements.
What the fix does
Porsche will mail owners instructions to visit a dealer for an instrument cluster software update.
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 wear out, preventing drivers from knowing when service is needed.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster to restore the brake pad wear warning function.
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
A software fault may cause the electric power steering assist to intermittently stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit at no cost to restore normal steering assist function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
