2013 Porsche Panamera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panamera years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Porsche Panamera. That ranks 4th out of 17 Panamera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 42%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 Porsche Panamera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 42% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 8% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Porsche Panamera recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Electrical system
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Porsche Panamera. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 80,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was approximately 180,000.
Horn does not function. There have been multiple times where I was nearly run off the road or had to quickly change lanes because another driver was not paying attention and I could not tell them I was there without my horn. The problem has been confirmed by the Porsche dealer I purchased the…
I purchased the above-referenced car in July 2020 almost immediately after purchase the indicator light came on with Chasis failure and the car lowered to a safe distance to the ground. Unbeknownst to me the car had been declared unsafe to drive previously. The airbags had been deployed and placed…
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue
all three of my horns are out on my 2013 Porsche Panamera GTS
Other Porsche Panamera years
← 2012 Panamera · 2014 Panamera →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panamera | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Panamera | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Panamera | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Panamera | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 Panamera | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Panamera | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Panamera | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 Panamera | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 Panamera | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 Panamera | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 Panamera | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 | 3 |
| 2012 Panamera | 13 | 5 |
| 2011 Panamera | 34 | 5 |
| 2010 Panamera | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Porsche Panamera?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Porsche Panamera?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 Porsche Panamera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panamera model years, the 2013 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.