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
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2021.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panamera | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Panamera | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Panamera | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Panamera | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Panamera | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Panamera | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Panamera | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 Panamera | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 Panamera | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 Panamera | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 Panamera | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 Panamera | 12 | 3 |
| 2012 Panamera | 13 | 5 |
| 2011 Panamera | 34 | 5 |
| 2010 Panamera | 5 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine39
- Electrical system29
- Power train21
- Unknown or other15
- Fuel/propulsion system10
- Service brakes7
- Air bags7
- Vehicle speed control5
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 16 Panamera vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 3 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Porsche Panamera 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 Porsche Panamera 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 Porsche Panamera 4 DR RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 DR RWD | — | 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 9.8–11.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| 2025 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.4 | 11.4 |
| 2022 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| 2021 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| 2020 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.4 | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| 2019 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.4 | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| 2018 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 11.0 | 8.3 | 9.8 |
| 2016 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 8.4 | 10.9 |
| 2015 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 8.4 | 10.9 |
| 2014 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 12.9 | 8.4 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| 2012 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
394 Panamera cars are on the New Zealand register; 51% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| 2018 | 28 | 20 | 8 |
| 2017 | 40 | 17 | 22 |
| 2016 | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 | 5 | 11 |
| 2014 | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| 2013 | 29 | 2 | 25 |
| 2012 | 33 | 10 | 21 |
| 2011 | 31 | 10 | 19 |
| 2010 | 66 | 16 | 48 |
| 2009 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
4,454 Panamera cars are on Dutch roads; 54% arrived later as imports, and 146 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 | €194,141 |
| 2025 | 261 | €190,770 |
| 2024 | 325 | €181,700 |
| 2023 | 256 | €162,911 |
| 2022 | 306 | €159,577 |
| 2021 | 312 | €166,726 |
| 2020 | 200 | €170,816 |
| 2019 | 359 | €164,409 |
| 2018 | 621 | €163,757 |
| 2017 | 430 | €165,409 |
| 2016 | 60 | €166,605 |
| 2015 | 119 | €142,622 |
| 2014 | 176 | €149,303 |
| 2013 | 159 | €144,623 |
| 2012 | 186 | €147,616 |
| 2011 | 203 | €154,122 |
| 2010 | 284 | €165,608 |
| 2009 | 91 | €180,946 |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 84 Panamera cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 17 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 20 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 | 6 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
8,792 Panamera cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 561 | 22 |
| 2024 | 574 | 38 |
| 2023 | 678 | 35 |
| 2022 | 388 | 33 |
| 2021 | 278 | 32 |
| 2020 | 415 | 36 |
| 2019 | 733 | 70 |
| 2018 | 711 | 88 |
| 2017 | 908 | 131 |
| 2016 | 312 | 33 |
| 2015 | 623 | 40 |
| 2014 | 669 | 52 |
| 2013 | 659 | 67 |
| 2012 | 605 | 82 |
| 2011 | 315 | 61 |
| 2010 | 271 | 49 |
| 2009 | 92 | 11 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
6,585 Panamera cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 87% passed first time, against 76% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 232 | 93% |
| 2019 | 806 | 92% |
| 2018 | 777 | 87% |
| 2017 | 992 | 90% |
| 2016 | 356 | 87% |
| 2015 | 675 | 87% |
| 2014 | 739 | 88% |
| 2013 | 716 | 85% |
| 2012 | 645 | 85% |
| 2011 | 364 | 81% |
| 2010 | 283 | 85% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Panamera | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| Suspension | 1.8% | 6.4% |
| Brakes | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Visibility | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Road Wheels | 0.3% | 0.3% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
17,347 new Porsche Panamera 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 (277), Italy (4), Spain (3).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 289 | 212 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 225 | 198 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 640 | 199 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1,049 | 201 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1,089 | 282 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 522 | 127 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 911 | — |
| 2015 | 2,202 | — |
| 2014 | 2,823 | — |
| 2013 | 2,721 | — |
| 2012 | 2,157 | — |
| 2011 | 1,836 | — |
| 2010 | 883 | — |
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
284 Porsche Panamera cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 11.2 l/100 km on the road, against 10.7 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 5% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 284 | 11.2 | 10.7 | +5% |
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 uses 11.2 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,680 litres: €3,664 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Germany | €3,664 |
| United Kingdom | £2,935 |
| Spain | €2,994 |
| Italy | €3,389 |
| France | €3,748 |
| United States | $1,903 |
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
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Panamera in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The screw connections of the high-pressure pumps are incorrectly tightened. As a result, the screw connection between the high-pressure pump and the fuel pipes may be faulty. This could cause fuel leakage and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regula…
A manufacturing defect in the pneumatic spring may cause air to be released, leading to a drop in vehicle level on one side. This can cause limited functioning of the suspension strut and can affect the driving dynamics, increasing the risk of an accident. The…
A defect in the central locking bolt can cause the centre lock wheel fastening system to fail. This can lead the wheel fastening to come loose, resulting in the wheel's loss and vehicle's control loss. This increase the risk of accidents, injuries and material…
The front-right wheel carriers may have a manufacturing defect. This can cause damage and break the wheel carrier, affecting the wheel control and driving stability, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation…
The rear seat belt end brackets may be incorrectly attached, which can cause the seat belts to malfunction in case of an accident, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor v…
Moisture infiltration may lead to corrosion of the control unit for the additional air conditioning pump. This could damage the unit's wiring harness connection over time, possibly leading to short circuits that could cause a fire. Moreover, if the AUTO-REST h…
The lower axle tie rod may break. As a result, the vehicle handling may be impaired and there may be a potential loss of control, increasing the risk of an accident.
A defective capacitor may cause voltage fluctuations in the power supply of the airbag control unit. As a result, the airbags and the seatbelt pre-tensioners may deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of injury t…
There is a possibility of a short circuit in the air conditioning control system. This is leading to an increased risk of the vehicle catching fire.
The power steering software may be defective. This may cause a sporadic failure of the power steering, increasing the risk of an accident.
It is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and assemblies (e.g. seating, front axle control arm bolts, brake components). As a consequence, the cars might be unsafe.
Restricted durability of the coupling rods may affect the functioning of the rear anti-roll stabiliser (PDCC). As a consequence, driving behaviour can be impaired.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
18 campaigns cover the Panamera; the latest 12 are below.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
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 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe 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 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
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.
NHTSA recalls