2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo: 4 recalls, 0 owner complaints.
Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Suspension Vehicle recall #18V388000 · 2018 · 715 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 panamera 4s, panamera turbo and panamera turbo executive and 2018 panamera turbo s e-hybrid, panamera turbo s e-hybrid executive, panamera 4s sport turismo, panamera turbo sport turismo, panamera turbo s e-hybrid sport turismo, and panamera 4s executive vehicles. The connecting links May detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially…
Why it matters: An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018.
Brakes, Electrical Vehicle recall #19V115000 · 2019 · 14,110 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 panamera 4 executive, panamera 4s sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid executive, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera turbo sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid executive, panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 sport turismo and panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4, panamera turbo…
Why it matters: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver May lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019.
Electrical Vehicle recall #19V180000 · 2019 · 182 vehicles
What's wrong: Incorrect soldering of a control unit May result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting vehicle driveability.
Why it matters: Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Porsche cars north america will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019.
Electrical Vehicle recall #23V033000 · 2023 · 24,467 vehicles
What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 panamera, panamera 4, panamera gts and panamera turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity May enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available,…
Most-reported problems
No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo so far.
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FAQ
Does the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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