This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Porsche Panamera Turbo.
18 mpg combined
13.1 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 Turbo has 3 recalls, the most serious being an electrical short that can cause a fire, along with a transmission issue where the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly if the driver exits without engaging Park or the parking brake.
The rollaway risk occurs because the transmission does not reliably alert the driver or prevent them from leaving the vehicle in gear, meaning an unattended car on any incline can drift into traffic, pedestrians, or property. On the lighting side, the headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either failing to light enough of the road ahead for the driver to react in time or throwing glare directly into the eyes of oncoming drivers, raising the risk of a collision in either case.
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.
