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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Porsche Panamera recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Electrical system | 4 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls8
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 26, 202323V443000 | Seat belts: rear/other anchorageAn improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V443000
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| Jan 27, 202323V033000 | Electrical systemAn electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V033000
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| Oct 16, 201919V735000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelIf the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V735000
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| Mar 6, 201919V180000 | Electrical systemImpaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V180000
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| Feb 20, 201919V115000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelIf 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V115000
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| Dec 19, 201818V898000 | Steering: electric power assist systemAn intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V898000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4s, Panamera 4s Executive, Panamera 4s Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo Sport Turi, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executi, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport T, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid E, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component12
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Power train | 4 | 33 |
| Engine | 4 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 25 |
| Suspension | 1 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 1 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“The ride height sensor on the right front suspension is mounted to the upper control arm via a plastic bolt and bracket. This plastic mounting component failed under normal driving conditions.”
- Power train
“The main water pump on my 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S failed prematurely. This is not a simple external coolant leak; the internal seal failed, allowing pressurized engine coolant to migrate into the vehicle's vacuum…”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Engine Overheating - Park Vehicle" in red letters was displayed on the instrument cluster.”
Other Porsche Panamera model years
- 20214 recalls2 complaints
- 20202 recalls5 complaints
- 20188 recalls12 complaints
- 20176 recalls1 complaint
- 20164 recalls3 complaints
- 20153 recalls6 complaints
- 20143 recalls15 complaints
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2018 Porsche Panamera recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Panamera have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche Panamera. The most recent, 23V443000 (reported June 26, 2023), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Porsche Panamera recalls for?
The largest group is electrical system, with 4 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), steering (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Porsche Panamera?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Porsche Panamera?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
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