| 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) | 43 MPGe (23 MPG) | 66 MPGe (29 MPG) | 51 MPGe (25 MPG) | 16 mi EV (560 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 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 | 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 |
| S E-Hybrid 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| 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 2016 Porsche Panamera models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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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: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.
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.
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