Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 Panamera S | 5 | 4 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine5
- Steering1
- Power train1
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Panamera S 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Panamera S 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Panamera S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Panamera S 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Porsche Panamera S 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 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.3–12.4 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| 2015 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| 2014 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.4 | 8.8 | 11.3 |
| 2013 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2012 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2011 | Panamera S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.8 | 12.4 |
| 2010 | Panamera S · 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
New registrations in Europe
966 new Porsche Panamera S cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2020, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2020 the largest markets were United Kingdom (26).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 248 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 47 | 172 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 95 | 173 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 8 | — |
| 2015 | 24 | — |
| 2014 | 38 | — |
| 2013 | 58 | — |
| 2012 | 22 | — |
| 2011 | 160 | — |
| 2010 | 488 | — |
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
4 campaigns cover the Panamera S.
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 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. (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