Model year
2016 Porsche Panamera
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 3 complaints for the 2016 Porsche Panamera (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 14 recalls and 0 complaints under PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA S, PANAMERA S E-HYBRID, PANAMERA TURBO, and PANAMERA TURBO S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are EXTERIOR LIGHTING (1), POWER TRAIN (1), SERVICE BRAKES (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 18–25 mpg combined and 51 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 5 complaints
- 2011 34 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 12 complaints
- 2014 14 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 12 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
19V533000 · Jul 17, 2019
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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…
19V446000 · Jun 12, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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,…
19V322000 · Apr 24, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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…
Complaints
3 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PANAMERA GTS | 3 | 0 |
| PANAMERA S | 3 | 0 |
| PANAMERA S E-HYBRID | 2 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO | 3 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S | 3 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Edition 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Exclusive Series 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GTS 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S E-Hybrid 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo Executive 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
2 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera · 3.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4 · 3.6L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera S · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4S · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4S Executive · 3L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera Turbo Executive · 4.8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera Turbo S · 4.8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera GTS · 4.8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Panamera Turbo · 4.8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera Turbo S Executive · 4.8L · Automatic (AM-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera S E-Hybrid · 3L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 23 | 29 | 25 | 51.0 | 560 | $3,300 |
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