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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Panamera 4? Check these 4 recalls first
This trim's recall list differs slightly from other 2018 Panameras: alongside the critical coolant pump fire recall, its high-severity item is loose rear seat belt anchors, shared with the Macan, rather than anti-roll bar links. Two medium recalls cover a missing worn brake pad warning and control unit soldering. NHTSA logged nine unverified owner complaints for the model year — engine, power train, electrical and brakes — including one crash and one injury. No stop-driving or park-outside orders were attached.
Before you buy
- 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.
- Confirm the coolant pump recall was performed, by VIN
- Tug-test rear seat belt anchors and ask if that recall was done
- Check brake pad life directly, since there is no wear warning
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera coolant pump can short out and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Macan and Panamera Rear Seat Belt Anchors Loose | Seat Belts | high |
| Porsche Panamera and Cayenne: no worn brake pad warning | Electrical System | medium |
| Porsche Panamera control unit soldering may affect driving | Electrical System | medium |
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.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 3 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | Yes |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |