This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Porsche Panamera S.
19–25 mpg combined
9.4–12.4 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2013 Porsche Panamera S has 3 recalls, the most serious being two equal-severity issues: an electrical short that can cause a fire, and a transmission state that can leave the car free to roll away if the driver exits without applying the parking brake.
The rollaway risk occurs when the transmission is not placed in Park before the driver leaves the vehicle and the parking brake is not set as a backup, allowing the car to drift unexpectedly. On the electrical side, a short circuit somewhere in the vehicle's electrical system creates a fire risk without any obvious warning to the driver. The third recall involves headlight aim: on certain vehicles, the headlights may be pointed too high or too low, either failing to light the road ahead adequately at night or throwing glare into the eyes of 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
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.
