| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Panamera S E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 42 MPGe (23 MPG) | 66 MPGe (29 MPG) | 50 MPGe (25 MPG) | 16 mi EV (540 mi total) | $3,050 / yr |
| Panamera | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| Panamera 4 | 3.6L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Panamera S | 3L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Panamera 4S | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 18 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Panamera 4S Executive | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 17 MPG | 26 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,800 / yr |
| Panamera GTS | 4.8L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 16 MPG | 24 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Panamera Turbo | 4.8L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Panamera Turbo Executive | 4.8L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Panamera Turbo S | 4.8L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Panamera Turbo S Executive | 4.8L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 15 MPG | 24 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as No and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2015 Porsche Panamera models.
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Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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