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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls apply. The critical one involves a coolant pump that can short out and catch fire, issued without a stop-driving or park-outside warning. A high-severity recall covers rear anti-roll bar links that can detach; medium-severity items are a missing worn brake pad warning and control unit soldering that may affect driving. Owner complaints to NHTSA number nine for 2018, concentrated in engine, power train and electrical, with one crash and one injury reported. Complaint data is unverified.
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.
- Request recall completion records for the coolant pump repair
- Have a shop check rear suspension links and measure brake pad thickness
- Ask about any warning lights or electrical faults the seller has seen
- 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 4S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera coolant pump can short out and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche Panamera rear anti-roll bar links can detach | Suspension | 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 |