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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo? Check these 3 recalls first

3 NHTSA recalls · 9 owner complaints on file

This variant carries the same three recalls as other 2018 Panameras: a critical coolant pump that can short out and catch fire, a missing worn brake pad warning shared with the Cayenne, and control unit soldering that may affect driving. The complaint file is small — 9 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, including one crash and one injury, with no fires reported — split across engine, power train, electrical system and service brakes categories.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Ask for proof by VIN that the coolant pump recall repair was done.
3. Confirm the control unit soldering recall status and have the car scanned for fault codes.
4. Check brake pad thickness directly rather than relying on a dash warning.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Porsche dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo

What owners have reported to NHTSA

9 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• All Panamera 4 Sport Turismo recalls