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2018 Porsche Panamera

Plug-in hybridGas
Large Cars
16 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA12
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA24 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2018 Porsche Panamera is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large car with 16 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Panamera, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 12 complaints, most often about the engine.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Panamera 4 e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless202522 (27 MPGe blended)16 mi electric593 h$3,500
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless202522 (27 MPGe blended)16 mi electric593 h$3,500
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless202522 (27 MPGe blended)16 mi electric593 h$3,500
Panamera Turbo S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,700
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,700
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,700
PanameraGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824———$3,250
Panamera 4Gas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212723———$3,350
Panamera 4 ExecutiveGas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212723———$3,350
Panamera 4 STGas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202623———$3,350
Panamera 4SGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo212823———$3,350
Panamera 4S ExecutiveGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo212823———$3,350
Panamera 4S STGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo202622———$3,500
Panamera TurboGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182521———$3,700
Panamera Turbo ExecutiveGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182521———$3,700
Panamera Turbo STGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182320———$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 40225, 40226, 39960, 40055, 40056, 40057, 39352, 39353, 39354, 39919.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seat Belts

APA9
37 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 been tightened properly.RiskAn improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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 is APA9.
NHTSA campaign 23V443000reported Jun 26, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Electrical System

APA1
24,467 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixDealers 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 once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.
NHTSA campaign 23V033000reported Jan 27, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Electrical System

AKB8
44,128 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brRiskIf the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.FixPorsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
NHTSA campaign 19V735000reported Oct 16, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Electrical System

AKA5
182 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 vehicle driveability.RiskImpaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V180000reported Mar 6, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Electrical System

AKA1/AKA0
14,110 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety StaRiskIf 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.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V115000reported Feb 20, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Steering

AJ13
17,667 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.RiskAn intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.FixPorsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.
NHTSA campaign 18V898000reported Dec 19, 2018Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AJ11
112 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance.RiskBraking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.FixPorsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake line, and any damaged brake components, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ11.
NHTSA campaign 18V841000reported Nov 28, 2018Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Suspension

AJ06
715 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.RiskAn unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V388000reported Jun 13, 2018Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module — Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture open

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
12complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2018: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2022: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 5 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Engine4
Power Train4
Electrical System3
Air Bags1
Unspecified1
Service Brakes1

What owners describe

“The ride height sensor on the right front suspension is mounted to the upper control arm via a plastic bolt and bracket. This plastic mounting component failed under normal driving conditions. The failure caused the ride height sensor to malfunction, which directly affects the vehicle's air suspension system and its ab…”Feb 26, 2026 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report
“The main water pump on my 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S failed prematurely. This is not a simple external coolant leak; the internal seal failed, allowing pressurized engine coolant to migrate into the vehicle's vacuum system. The coolant traveled through the vacuum lines and contaminated the vacuum solenoids and change-ove…”Dec 8, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Engine Overheating - Park Vehicle" in red letters was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a burning odor inside the ve…”Nov 12, 2025 · Engine And Engine Cooling · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Panamera model years

C

2026 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2025 Porsche Panamera

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2024 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2023 Porsche Panamera

1 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Porsche Panamera

1 recalls · 1 complaints

F

2021 Porsche Panamera

4 recalls · 2 complaints

C

2020 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2019 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2017 Porsche Panamera

6 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2016 Porsche Panamera

4 recalls · 3 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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