This page covers 6 recalls, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 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.
Complaints for the 2018 Panamera are spread across a handful of systems, with the powertrain and electrical system drawing the most reports. On the engine side, owners describe premature water pump failure where the internal seal breaks down and allows coolant to migrate into the vacuum system, contaminating solenoids and change-over valves rather than simply leaking externally. A separate engine complaint describes an overheating warning appearing at highway speed accompanied by a burning smell inside the cabin. One isolated report mentions rocker arm concerns, though that represents a single account. The electrical and powertrain complaints include a report of unintended acceleration during a low-speed parking maneuver, and a ride height sensor failure traced to a plastic mounting bracket on the front suspension that caused the air suspension to lose its ability to maintain proper ride height.
12
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Porsche Panamera has 6 recalls, the most serious being a coolant pump that can allow moisture inside and short-circuit, raising the risk of a vehicle fire.
The electric power steering system can intermittently lose assist, requiring more physical effort to steer and raising the risk of a crash. On the brake side, recalls cover three separate concerns: front brake lines on hybrid models can corrode and reduce braking force, and two separate recalls address brake pad wear sensors that can fail to alert the driver when pads are worn down, leaving the driver without warning before braking performance drops. There is also an electrical issue where a fault can impair driveability, affecting how the vehicle responds while in motion.
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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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
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
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
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake lines may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the lines can reduce front braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the corroded brake line and any damaged brake components at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
