- Engine / equipment
- Porsche Cayenne and Panamera with the 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (S, GTS and Turbo E-Hybrid)
- Period mentioned
- 2024–2026 (US model years)
- Symptoms
- The "Coolant too low" message appears or coolant loss is seen, and the workshop finds small traces in the leakage chamber of the water pump.
- Possible cause described
- The water pump lip seal is lubricated by coolant and can let out up to 3 ml every 100 operating hours: that is normal and not grounds for complaint. The level can also drop after insufficient bleeding or a previous repair. Porsche explains it in its technical information 162/26.
- Check for the garage
- Ask them to check the whole circuit for leaks, confirm the bleeding was done properly and document the leak point with photos before replacing the pump.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Porsche
"Coolant too low" message and traces on the water pump: a little is normal (Cayenne and Panamera V8 from 2024)
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Ask them to check the whole circuit for leaks, confirm the bleeding was done properly and document the leak point with photos before replacing the pump.
What are the symptoms?
The "Coolant too low" message appears or coolant loss is seen, and the workshop finds small traces in the leakage chamber of the water pump.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Porsche
- Engine / equipment
- Porsche Cayenne and Panamera with the 4.0 twin-turbo V8 (S, GTS and Turbo E-Hybrid)
- Period mentioned
- 2024–2026 (US model years)
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Porsche Cayenne (9Y0)2017–2026
- Porsche Panamera (971)2016–2026
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