2018 Porsche Panamera
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 5 of 12 complaints (42%) mention it.
Complaints filed rose from 1 in 2017 to 12 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Large Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–4,300 | 3,250–3,700 | 3,250–3,900 | 3,350–4,300 | 3,350–4,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–25 | 21–24 | 20–24 | 18–23 | 18–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–23 / 24–29 | 18–21 / 25–28 | 18–21 / 23–28 | 15–21 / 22–27 | 15–21 / 22–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 413–488 | 369–420 | 369–449 | 401–503 | 401–503 | |
| Complaints filed | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 5 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 11 | 7 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Panamera have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Porsche Panamera?
Engine: 5 of 12 NHTSA complaints (42%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Porsche Panamera get?
EPA rates it 20–24 MPG combined across 16 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Porsche Panamera?
EPA estimates $3,250–$3,900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (16)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 420 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 420 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 3.0L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | $3,250 (low) | 369 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 27 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 21 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 378 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 3.0L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 23 mpg | $3,350 | 390 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 18 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | 20 mpg (low) | $3,900 (high) | 449 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | 4-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 401 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 19 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 281 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 19 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 281 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 19 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | $3,700 | 281 g/mi |
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| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 260 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 260 g/mi |
| Configuration 16 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 6 | 2.9L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Large Cars | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,500 | 260 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 23V033000 · Jan 27, 2023
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 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES · Campaign 19V735000 · Oct 16, 2019
Defect: 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 brake systems."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · Campaign 19V180000 · Mar 6, 2019
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 vehicle driveability.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; SERVICE BRAKES · Campaign 19V115000 · Feb 22, 2019
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 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 18V898000 · Jan 30, 2019
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · Campaign 18V841000 · Nov 30, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.