2018 Porsche Panamera Technical Service Bulletins

713 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Porsche Panamera. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10125198Oct 20, 2017Electrical system. Technical Concern: This failure is the result of faulty message monitoring within the instrument cluster. Because the instrument cluster cannot properly detect and display the current cruise control status, the cruise control does not engage. Service Information: The recommended repair is to replace the instrument cluster. Only part numbers with suffix "G" or later should be used.
• 10125197Oct 20, 2017Electrical system. Technical Concern: This failure is often accompanied by a long list of instrument cluster faults, including "C11011 - Control unit faulty, watchdog". All reported cases have been at PDI or with very low mileage. Service Information: The recommended repair is to replace the instrument cluster. Only part numbers with suffix "G" or later should be used.
• 10117502Aug 28, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Information: An unfavorably positioned drain bore in the front right power windows mechanism can prevent moisture that penetrates via the window channel frombeing drained completely. If this moisture freezes at low outside temperatures, the mechanism can be damaged when the front right power window is actuated. As a result, the front right side window will no longer close. Remedial Action: Replace front right power…
• 10117503Aug 16, 2017Seat belts, Electrical system. Information: Due to a software error, there is a possibility that the enhanced seat belt diagnostic function may not detect the driver's correctly fastened seat belt on the affected vehicles. If this happens, the warning message "Driver seat belt not fastened, Fasten seat belt" will be displayed in the instrument cluster. Remedial Action: Re-program the airbag control unit using the PIWIS Tester with software…
• 10117508Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Information: Very small leaks may not be found on a normal inspection. Extra effort to locate these leaks is required.
• 10120617Jul 20, 2017Engine. Concern: Abrupt, ?Harsh? Gear Shift Changes, particularly in first and second gears Information: Rough gear changes with unmatched engine and transmission revs can be attributed to an unadapted PDK.
• 10120611Jul 19, 2017Electrical system. Subject: Wire harness for PASMvalve unit Information: The wire harness for the PASM valve unit is not routed correctly in the area around the heat protection panels for the valve unit on the affected vehicles. Due to relative movements while driving and if significant amounts of dirt get in, this can cause chafing on the wire harness and as a result, faults can be entered in the fault memory and the warning…
• 10188264Dec 15, 2016Wheels, Tires. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. List of approved wheels and tires for the Panamera.
• 10165170Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Bicycle Rack on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 10198523Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.
• 10198525Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
• 10198515Dec 11, 2015Equipment. The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Equipment, Tires. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.

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