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2018 Porsche Panamera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 Panamera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2018 Porsche Panamera is a passenger car fitted with an eight‑speed automatic (AM‑S8) transmission and rated at 21/28/24 mpg. Its eight‑speed automatic and 24 mpg combined rating stand out in the segment. Owner reports show 12 complaints for the 2018 model, with the power train cited as the top issue and six recalls issued. That total places the 2018 well above the 2017 low of one complaint but far below the 2011 high of 33, positioning it in the middle of the Panamera’s 2010‑2026 complaint history and signaling a moderate level of drivetrain‑focused concern.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9A711533100. Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP265/45ZR19; Rear: P295/40ZR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9-J; Rear: 10.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711533100 alt PAB115441
Engine air filter971129620 discontinued
Spark plug9A790560100 alt 9A790560150
Battery9A7915089B alt 9A7915089
Front wiper blades971998001A
Thermostat9A712168800 alt 9A700817500
Cabin air filter976819429

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4123 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Panamera of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

2.9–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.90 sec — 2018 Turbo S E-Hybrid
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Turbo S E-Hybrid 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 14.1-kWh2.90 sec11.10 sec680 hpAWD
2018Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 + Elec 14.1-kWh2.90 sec11.10 sec680 hpAWD
2018Turbo Sport Turismo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.20 sec11.60 sec550 hpAWD
20184S Sport Turismo (Sport) 2.9L Twin-Turbo V63.50 sec12.00 sec440 hpAWD
2018Turbo Executive 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.50 sec11.80 sec550 hpAWD
20184 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 14.1-kWh3.70 sec12.30 sec462 hpAWD
20184 Sport Turismo 3.0L Turbo V64.60 sec13.20 sec330 hpAWD
20184 Sport Turismo 3.0L Turbo V64.70 sec13.40 sec330 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerPorsche
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerPorsche

Battery & A/C

Oil TypeSP-A2 or equivalent.
Oil Capacity3.53 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum84.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum90.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum91.0
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum97.0
Residual Pressure77.0

Brakes

Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 1.024; Front: 1.417; Rear: 1.102
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.480; Rear: 1.165
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0008
Maximum Rotor RunoutMounted: .002; Off Vehicle: .001

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90111 ft. lbs
Spark Plug Torque — tightening sequence 2 stages
124 ft. lbs. +/- 1.5 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
219 ft.lbs. +/- 219 ft.lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Mount (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2018 Porsche Panamera shows a notable spike in federal records compared to its immediate neighbors, recording 12 complaints and 6 recalls. This represents a sharp increase from 2017, which had only 1 complaint and 4 recalls, and a significant peak before 2019, where complaints dropped to 0 and recalls fell to 1. Within the broader generation, 2018 stands out as a high point for recalls and a resurgence in complaints following a steady decline from 2011. The 2018 complaints are concentrated in the Power Train (3), Engine (2), and Electrical System (2), though the data does not specify the root causes of these issues. Because 2018 is a statistical outlier for recalls and complaints in this sequence, it is not the most favorable year to buy.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
685
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Engine2
Electrical System2
Suspension1
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Engine & Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes,Engine1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V898000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 19/12/2018

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… 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…

19V180000Electrical SystemReported 06/03/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 685 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 9A711533100Engine air filter 971129620Spark plug 9A790560100Battery 9A7915089B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2018 Panamera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Panamera get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.