Model year
2018 Porsche Panamera
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2018 Porsche Panamera (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 20 recalls and 0 complaints under PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID E, PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID S, and PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (4), POWER TRAIN (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 20–24 mpg combined and 59–67 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,400–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 5 complaints
- 2011 34 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 12 complaints
- 2014 14 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 12 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
23V033000 · Jan 27, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for…
19V735000 · Oct 16, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera…
19V180000 · Mar 6, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche Cars North America, Inc is recalling certain 2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 E- Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid…
19V115000 · Feb 20, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo…
18V898000 · Dec 19, 2018
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid…
18V841000 · Nov 28, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles. The…
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PANAMERA TURBO | 4 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE | 4 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID E | 2 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID S | 2 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI | 4 | 0 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo Executive 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S E-HybridSport Turismo 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo Sport Turismo 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera Turbo · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera Turbo Executive · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Panamera 4 · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Panamera 4 Executive · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Panamera 4S · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Panamera 4S Executive · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Panamera 4 ST · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Panamera Turbo ST · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4S ST · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 20 | 25 | 22 | 59.0 | 480 | $3,750 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 19 | 23 | 21 | 67.0 | 450 | $3,900 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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