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Porsche · Large Hatchback

2018 Porsche Panamera

Plug-in hybrid Gas
Large Cars
16 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
56 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical 8
Complaints1 crash · 1 injured reported 12
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
Starting MSRP16 trims · manufacturer $85,000
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2018 Porsche Panamera is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large hatchback 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. Manufacturer pricing runs from $85,000 to $194,800 across 16 trims.

Porsche Panamera — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Porsche Panamera · Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitWhich trim should I buy? → Compare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combCargo (2nd row)Wheels
PanameraGasRWD$85,000330 hp331 lb-ft24 mpg17.6 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4GasAWD$89,600330 hp331 lb-ft23 mpg17.6 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4 Sport TurismoGasAWD$96,200330 hp331 lb-ft—18.3 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4 ExecutiveGasAWD$96,300330 hp331 lb-ft23 mpg17.6 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4 E-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD$99,600330 hp331 lb-ft—14.3 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport TurismoPlug-in hybridAWD$104,000330 hp331 lb-ft—15 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD$104,100330 hp331 lb-ft—14.3 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4SGasAWD$103,000440 hp405 lb-ft23 mpg17.6 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4S Sport TurismoGasAWD$109,200440 hp405 lb-ft—18.3 cu-ft19 in
Panamera 4S ExecutiveGasAWD$113,900440 hp405 lb-ft23 mpg17.6 cu-ft19 in
Panamera TurboGasAWD$150,000550 hp567 lb-ft21 mpg17.6 cu-ft20 in
Panamera Turbo Sport TurismoGasAWD$154,000550 hp567 lb-ft—18.3 cu-ft20 in
Panamera Turbo ExecutiveGasAWD$160,000550 hp567 lb-ft21 mpg17.6 cu-ft20 in
Panamera Turbo S E-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD$184,400550 hp567 lb-ft—14.3 cu-ft21 in
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport TurismoPlug-in hybridAWD$188,400550 hp567 lb-ft—15 cu-ft21 in
Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD$194,800550 hp567 lb-ft—14.3 cu-ft21 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

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$3,750
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless202522 (27 MPGe blended)16 mi electric593 h$3,750
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless202522 (27 MPGe blended)16 mi electric593 h$3,750
Panamera Turbo S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,900
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,900
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless192321 (26 MPGe blended)14 mi electric673 h$3,900
PanameraGasRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824———$3,400
Panamera 4Gas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212723———$3,550
Panamera 4 ExecutiveGas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212723———$3,550
Panamera 4 STGas4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202623———$3,550
Panamera 4SGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo212823———$3,550
Panamera 4S ExecutiveGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo212823———$3,550
Panamera 4S STGas4WD2.9L 6-cyl turbo202622———$3,750
Panamera TurboGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182521———$3,900
Panamera Turbo ExecutiveGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182521———$3,900
Panamera Turbo STGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo182320———$4,100

*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.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
Panamera, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 ST, Panamera 4S5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Panamera 4, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S ST5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Panamera Turbo ST3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Seat Belts

APA9
37 vehicles 92% reported repaired
Problem 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 been tightened properly. Risk An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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 is APA9.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V443000 reported Jun 26, 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

APA1
24,467 vehicles 83% reported repaired
Problem 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. Risk An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Fix 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 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V033000 reported Jan 27, 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

AKB8
44,128 vehicles 93% reported repaired built Sep 23, 2016 – Dec 21, 2018
Problem 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 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 br Risk If 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. Fix Porsche 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.
Filed with NHTSARemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V735000 reported Oct 16, 2019 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

AKA5
182 vehicles 95% reported repaired
Problem 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 vehicle driveability. Risk Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V180000 reported Mar 6, 2019 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Electrical System

AKA1/AKA0
14,110 vehicles 85% reported repaired built May 5, 2017 – Jul 24, 2018
Problem 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 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 Sta Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V115000 reported Feb 20, 2019 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Steering

AJ13
17,667 vehicles 97% reported repaired
Problem 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 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. Risk An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Porsche 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V898000 reported Dec 19, 2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AJ11
112 vehicles 99% reported repaired built Feb 26, 2018 – Nov 14, 2018
Problem 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 brake lines installed on the front axle may corrode over time. Corrosion inside the line may affect the front braking performance. Risk Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Porsche 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V841000 reported Nov 28, 2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

AJ06
715 vehicles 95% reported repaired built Oct 11, 2017 – Jun 4, 2018
Problem 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 the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling. Risk An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 18V388000 reported Jun 13, 2018 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

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 mat

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →

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 subst

Opened Sep 17, 2021 · action EA21002 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Panamera

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2018 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Porsche publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Porsche’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2018 Porsche Panamera, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
12complaints filed

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

8.9 per 10,000 built · Porsche reported 13,479 Panamera built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

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

Most-cited components

Engine 5
Power Train 4
Electrical System 3
Air Bags 1
Unspecified 1
Service Brakes 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

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-over valves.
Engine Dec 8, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11703784
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.
Suspension Feb 26, 2026 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11720639
On my 4th visit to the Porsche dealership and the problem is still not resolved. There are MANY references to the same problem online. The problem: error message on the dash stating REVERSE NOT AVAILABLE and car goes into 3RD gear only and stays there.
Power Train Jan 16, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11636331
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and pealing out. Vehicle will not deploy the airbags if in accident. It needs to be replaced. It is a common issue. It is a safety hazard
Air Bags Jun 25, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11596435
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
Electrical System May 8, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11520904
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 vehicle.
Engine at 70,000 miles Nov 12, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11698937

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.

Reported by Porsche itself: 2 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 15 per 100,000 built. Every Panamera model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

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

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 2 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Porsche warranty extension (5) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 8,354
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-23
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 7985 service bulletins, 198 others, 133 service campaigns

Most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Equipment, Power Train.

  • No. 103-25-2 Service bulletin
    2026-09-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Technical Information for Need to Replace Components of the High-Voltage Battery - High-Voltage Battery Control Unit / Cell module; No Mixed Installation Permitted: Observe Specified Approach
  • No. 28-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 27-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 26-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 25-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
  • SPTL2609 Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Wheels
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 12-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-01 · Electrical System
  • Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Service bulletin
    2026-08-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Porsche Panamera failed the emissions check on 4.2% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.70% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%).

New York inspections 4.2%

failed emissions

430 initial inspections of 425 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2018 PanameraEvery 2018 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check4.2%3.0%429
Failed the safety inspection0.70%1.9%430
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.70%0.22%430
Miles driven a year6,15110,002odometer at inspection
Average odometer50,84882,833odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2018 vehicle” is every 2018 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Panamera by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 B 2 1 21 mpg2025 B 3 2 21 mpg2024 B 2 2 21 mpg2023 B 1 2 22 mpg2022 B 1 1 22 mpg2021 D 4 2 22 mpg2020 C 2 5 23 mpg2019 C 2 0 23 mpg2018 this page F 8 12 24 mpg2017 D 6 1 24 mpg2016 C 4 3 25 mpg

Common questions about the 2018 Panamera

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much does the 2018 Porsche Panamera cost?

Manufacturer pricing runs from $85,000 for the Panamera RWD to $194,800 for the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive AWD, across 16 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.

Does the 2018 Porsche Panamera have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 8 recall campaigns for the 2018 Porsche Panamera, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 23V033000, covering Electrical System. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: July 2023. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2018 Porsche Panamera?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2018 Porsche Panamera yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it F (56/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Porsche Panamera?

Across the 16 EPA-rated configurations of the 2018 Porsche Panamera, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2018 Porsche Panamera?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Panamera, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 1 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2018 Porsche Panamera?

The EPA smog rating for the 2018 Porsche Panamera runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2018 Porsche Panamera?

The manufacturer has filed 8354 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2018 Porsche Panamera, most often covering engine, electrical system, unknown or other. The most recent is dated 2026-09-23. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2018 Porsche Panamera do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2018 Porsche Panamera failed the emissions check on 4.2% of first inspections — higher than the 3.0% for every 2018 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.70% (every 2018 vehicle: 1.9%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Which 2018 Porsche Panamera trim is the best value?

$109,800 separates the cheapest of the 16 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations16 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates16 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls8NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints12NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins8354NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations2NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment16 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2024 Panamera The Panamera model year with the cleanest record on file — grade B, 2 recalls.Recalls Every Porsche recall on file All campaigns filed against Porsche vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Panamera by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

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). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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