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2018 Porsche Panamera Problems

Complaints
12filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 21 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Porsche Panamera (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2018 Porsche Panamera. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (4) and electrical system (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 713 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 83 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “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 straighten the vehicle in the parking spot, the vehicle had inadvertently accelerated at an unknown speed. The contact stated that the vehicle ran through an intersection and crashed into five parked vehicles. The contact stated that he had depressed the brake pedal and was not able to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that his vehicle was stopped by the last vehicle he had crashed into. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657200, filed 2025-04, 83,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “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. Only final solution is new transmission which Porsche resists doing It has happened 6 times now. attaching a photo and I have many more of these from 2024”

NHTSA complaint #11636331, filed 2025-01

Electrical system: “Technology change from 3g to 5g. This discontinues the safety notifications including crash /location alerts. Porsche offered a free replacement, and after dealers had difficulty in installing, Porsche offers a minimum compensation, instead of fixing problem. this will affect all Porsche from 2018 and prior that were set up for 3g network connection . Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11454836, filed 2022-03

Air bags: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11596435, filed 2024-06

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,186 and 83,000 miles.

33%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 70,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20182021202220232024202552026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Porsche Panamera version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Panamera RWD3.0L 6-cyl8-speed automatic212824$3,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Porsche Panamera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 713 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 713 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Panamera

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020550,0001—22—Not enough data
20181270,0006—24—Not enough data
2015516,5003—22—Not enough data
20141474,4003—22—Not enough data
20131225,0003—21—Not enough data
20121376,1405—21—Not enough data
20113468,1205—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010547,0001———Not enough data

All Porsche Panamera model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 2018 Porsche Panamera as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Porsche Panamera is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (33% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 4.

Has the 2018 Porsche Panamera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Porsche Panamera get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Porsche Panamera (Panamera, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Porsche Panamera reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,186 and 83,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.