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 three carrying equal top severity: an electrical short that raises the risk of fire, a transmission that may not hold the vehicle in place when exiting, and an airbag control unit that can fail or misfire.
On the transmission side, the gear position indicator can fail to properly signal that the car is in Park, and if a driver exits without also engaging the parking brake, the vehicle can roll away. The airbag concern is two-sided: an electrical fault can damage the airbag control unit, which may cause the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy without any crash, or alternatively leave them non-functional when a crash actually occurs. The electrical system recall involves a short circuit that creates a fire risk, though the input does not specify which circuit or component is involved. The fourth recall covers headlights that may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead poorly lit or directing glare toward 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.
