Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Panamera 4S | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 Panamera 4S | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 Panamera 4S | 9 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine7
- Electrical system3
- Unknown or other1
- Structure1
- Equipment1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 11 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche Panamera 4S 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Panamera 4S 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Panamera 4s 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 13 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.1–12.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| 2021 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.8 | 9.8 | 11.4 |
| 2020 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.9 | 11.2 |
| 2019 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.9 | 11.2 |
| 2018 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10.1 |
| 2016 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| 2015 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| 2014 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.3 |
| 2013 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2012 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2011 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2010 | Panamera 4S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In Finland
26 Panamera 4S cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 212,000 km |
| 2010 | 15 | 180,000 km |
| 2009 | 6 | 203,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
New registrations in Europe
10,456 new Porsche Panamera 4S cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Poland (9), Luxembourg (8), Italy (7).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 39 | 216 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 44 | 158 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 103 | 201 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 395 | 250 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 531 | 185 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 3,215 | 181 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 856 | — |
| 2015 | 162 | — |
| 2014 | 399 | — |
| 2013 | 388 | — |
| 2012 | 157 | — |
| 2011 | 1,638 | — |
| 2010 | 2,529 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
10 campaigns cover the Panamera 4S.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
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 Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, vehicles. Incorrect soldering of a control unit may result in the intermittent failure of various systems, possible affecting vehicle driveability.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
NHTSA recalls