This page covers 3 recalls, 12 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Porsche Panamera.
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.
Electrical issues are the most common theme in what 2013 Panamera owners report. Horn failure comes up in multiple complaints, with owners describing situations where none of the vehicle's horns respond at all. Dashboard leather shrinkage also appears, and at least one owner was told by a dealer that the deformed material could interfere with airbag deployment. A single complaint describes a chassis failure warning that caused the suspension to drop to a reduced ride height, though that report stands alone. One complaint involves odometer discrepancy discovered after a private sale, which falls outside typical mechanical failure territory. The clearest repeating pattern across this small complaint set is horn inoperability, with owners reporting complete loss of horn function across all horn units on the vehicle.
12
Total Complaints
By System
The 2013 Porsche Panamera has 3 recalls, the most serious being a potential electrical short that can cause a fire, and a transmission issue where the vehicle can roll away unexpectedly if the driver exits without fully engaging Park or the parking brake.
The headlight recall affects a wide range of Porsche models across many years: the headlights on certain vehicles may be improperly aimed, either leaving the road ahead poorly lit or creating glare for oncoming drivers, both of which raise the risk of a collision.
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.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
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.
