This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Porsche Panamera.
22 mpg combined
10.7 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 has 4 recalls, with three rated at the highest severity level, including an electrical short that can cause a fire and an airbag control unit defect that can either disable the airbags or trigger them unexpectedly.
The airbag issue stems from a faulty capacitor in the control unit: if the airbags deactivate, they won't protect occupants in a crash, and if they deploy without warning, the driver can lose control. There is also a transmission concern where the gear selector may not reliably indicate that the vehicle is in Park, allowing it to roll away after the driver exits. On the lighting side, headlights on certain vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead poorly lit or casting glare into oncoming traffic.
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
A faulty capacitor in the air bag control unit may cause the air bags to deactivate or deploy unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will install updated software and replace the air bag control unit at no cost.
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.
