2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
The 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S, potentially affecting up to 53,584 vehicles.
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 →Recall 18V388000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 715 vehicles affected
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging...
Consequence: An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. 135-20 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service campaign information for Porsche workshop campaign WLH1 - Re-Programming DME and PDK Control Unit.
No. 135-20 — POWER TRAIN
Service campaign information for Porsche workshop campaign WLH1 - Re-Programming DME and PDK Control Unit.
WLH1 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche intranet post outlining information on Workshop Campaign WLH1 - Re-programming DME and PDK control unit.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S
- 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2017 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S (current)
- 2019 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2020 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2021 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
- 2023 PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S — 0 complaints
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