This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 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 2016 Porsche Panamera 4 has 4 recalls, with the most serious concerns involving the airbag control unit, which can either fail to deploy airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in a crash or trigger them without one.
A separate electrical recall covers a short circuit that can lead to a fire. There is also a transmission positioning issue where the gear selector may not reliably indicate that the vehicle is in Park, meaning the car can roll away after the driver exits if the parking brake is not applied. On the lighting side, headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead underlit or creating glare that affects oncoming drivers.
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
An electrical fault can damage the airbag control unit, preventing airbags from working during a crash or causing them to deploy unexpectedly without one.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the airbag control module and replace it if an electrical fault is found.
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.
