Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Panamera Turbo S | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Wheels1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Engine1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 7 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 Turbo S 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 4 DR AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 5 HB AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S 5 HB 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 12.8–13.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| 2022 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| 2021 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 11.2 | 13.5 |
| 2016 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 9.7 | 12.8 |
| 2015 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.3 | 9.7 | 12.8 |
| 2013 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 10.2 | 13.2 |
| 2012 | Panamera Turbo S · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 15.7 | 10.2 | 13.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
1,894 new Porsche Panamera Turbo S 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 Germany (87), Poland (21), Sweden (8).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 133 | 287 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 245 | 277 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 126 | 244 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 119 | 174 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 136 | 281 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 144 | 178 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 49 | — |
| 2015 | 112 | — |
| 2014 | 141 | — |
| 2013 | 63 | — |
| 2012 | 121 | — |
| 2011 | 312 | — |
| 2010 | 193 | — |
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
Real-world fuel consumption
245 Porsche Panamera Turbo S cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 14.6 l/100 km on the road, against 12.9 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 14% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 245 | 14.6 | 12.9 | +14% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Porsche Panamera Turbo S uses 14.6 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 2,190 litres: £3,831 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £3,831 |
| Germany | €4,782 |
| Sweden | €3,599 |
| Italy | €4,423 |
| Poland | €3,424 |
| United States | $2,484 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Panamera Turbo S.
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.
NHTSA recalls