This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Porsche Panamera 4.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Porsche Panamera 4 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a rollaway risk and an electrical short that can lead to a fire.
The rollaway concern occurs when a driver exits the vehicle without placing the transmission in Park or setting the parking brake: the car can roll away freely and strike another vehicle, object, or person nearby. The electrical short is a separate issue where a fault in the vehicle's wiring can generate enough heat to start a fire. On the lighting side, the headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly from the factory, either failing to light the road far enough ahead to give the driver adequate warning, or shining too high and creating glare for oncoming traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bushing connecting the gear selector lever to the gearbox can wear and detach over time. This may let you move the shift lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission is actually in a different gear, with no warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Use the parking brake until your vehicle is repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the blower control unit if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
