2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
The 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4, potentially affecting up to 52,906 vehicles.
Recall 23V443000 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
| 37 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have...
Consequence: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 23V033000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 24,467 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice...
View full details →Recall 19V180000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 182 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Sport Turismo, vehicles. Incorrect soldering of a control unit may result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting...
Consequence: Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche Cars North America will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA5.
View full details →Recall 19V115000 — SERVICE BRAKES
| 14,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo...
Consequence: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
View full details →Recall 19V115000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
| 14,110 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo...
Consequence: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 2426 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for a battery replacement module information
No. 2318 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on advanced technical information for the wall charger connect - ground fault troubleshooting
PIWIS2301ao — EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035
No. 194-21 — STRUCTURE
Technical information on an oil leak on the front axle.
No. 2024 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:CONNECTORS/PLUGS/RECEPTACLES
Information on new special tool - VAS 1978/35 Connector Release Tools.
WLA8 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Porsche intranet posting for update on Porsche campaign WLA8 Workshop campaign - Checking connecting shaft for front-wheel drive and replacing it if necessary.
No. 75-20 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Service Campaign instructions for Porsche Workshop Campaign WLE7 - Replacing Double Clutch Transmission.
No. 75-20 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING
Service Campaign instructions for Porsche Workshop Campaign WLE7 - Replacing Double Clutch Transmission.
No. 24-17 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Information on retrofitting the MY17 and 18 Panamera and P4 with a sports exhaust system in silver or black.
122-U7W4G-04 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche intranet posting for Workshop campaign WLA0.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4
- 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 (current)
- 2019 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2022 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4 — 0 complaints
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