2013 Porsche Panamera: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system; the 2015 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Porsche Panamera. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 80,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was approximately 180,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2024
“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2024
“I purchased the above-referenced car in July 2020 almost immediately after purchase the indicator light came on with Chasis failure and the car lowered to a safe distance to the ground. Unbeknownst to me the car had been declared unsafe to drive previously. The airbags had been deployed and placed backward the front sensors were painted over and not operable. I had to take legal action against four years later the dealer who ended up reselling the car in 2021 for more money. No reporting of these documented problems.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2020
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“I am the owner of a porsche panamera 2013, I am encountering a problem and safety issue, it seems this cars has a defective shifter which could engaged the parking brake despite moving it in position the shifter. The vehicle at the time its stationary in my house. I notify the they explanation its porsche hasn't issue a recall yet and I have to wait till they notify the dealer because even if the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle its the one that notify they situation they have to wait.[xxx] if you can help me please I would appreciated. Thank you! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2019
“My 2013 panamera, base model with 25 k miles when both horns failed to function. I would fuss I have used them less then 10 times total? Are u kidding me! I hope the irvine dealer will work with me.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2013 porsche panamera. The contact stated that the horn failed to function properly. The dealer was notified (momentum porsche, 10155 southwest fwy, houston, tx 77074, (844) 894-5470) to determine when they could inspect and diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2017
“The car accelerated unexpectedly. This has happened approximately 4 times after the 1st. Incident. The dealer was unable to find any problem. The car now has about 3,500 miles on it. Each time I was able to immediately hit the brake and avoid an accident. It only happens at low speed or engine idle with my foot off the brake. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Aug 2012
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2013 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2013 Porsche Panamera reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2013 Porsche Panamera. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2013 Porsche Panamera have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.