2018 Model Year

Porsche Panamera

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
12
Recalls
3
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V180000 Mar 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V898000 Dec 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V841000 Nov 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Suspension
Feb 2026

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 compone...

Engine
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Engine Overheating - Park Vehicle"...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Aug 2025

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...

Engine
Jul 2025

This vehicle has an engine which has rocker arms that are known to fail. The manufacturer has not issued a recall to fix this issue which can result i...

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Crash
Apr 2025

The contact owned a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that when he was parking the vehicle, as he had shifted from reverse (R) to drive (D) to...

Power Train
Jan 2025

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: e...

Power Train
Jul 2024

Transmission fault causes car to be stuck in gear and will not shift. This issue appears to be happening quite frequently with these ecars, regardless...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2024

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. I...

Electrical System
Aug 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000 (Electrical System) however, the p...

Electrical System
Feb 2022

Technology change from 3g to 5g. This discontinues the safety notifications including crash /location alerts. Porsche offered a free replacement, a...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 Porsche Panamera has 12 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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