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Buying a used 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls apply to this trim. The critical one is a coolant pump that can short out and catch fire, issued without a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. A high-severity recall covers rear anti-roll bar links that can detach, and two medium recalls address a missing worn brake pad warning and control unit soldering. For the 2018 model year NHTSA lists nine unverified owner complaints — engine, power train, electrical and brakes — including one crash and one injury.
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.
- Ask for the recall history printout confirming the coolant pump fix
- Inspect rear anti-roll bar links and note any rear suspension noise
- Measure brake pad thickness yourself rather than relying on a dash 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 Turbo
| 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 |