Model year

2016 Porsche Panamera

Sedan, plug-in hybrid, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Sep 30, 2019 to Aug 9, 2023.

Recall campaigns covering this model year4363k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints3Below the median 2016 sedan
Severity index33.32016 sedans average 7.1
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2016 Porsche Panamera peaked in 2019, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.751201912020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2016 Porsche Panamera name lighting

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Lighting
1
Powertrain
1
Brakes
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

4 recall campaigns cover the 2016 Porsche Panamera

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Porsche Panamera
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
22V-656Aug 30, 2022Caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjustedLighting222,858Repair or modification
19V-533Jul 17, 2019Air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent…Airbags7,517Software update
19V-446Jun 12, 2019Bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detachPowertrain99,665Part replacement
19V-322Apr 24, 2019Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuitElectrical system33,206Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2016 Porsche Panamera

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 9, 2023Failure May 4, 202060,000 milesArden, NCPower train, Service brakesCrash

    The contact owned a 2016 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at 2 MPH and while the contact attempted to make a right turn when the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to engage inadvertently. The steering column also became inoperable. The vehicle would not stop and the steering column would not turn, which resulted in an accident. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and a police report was filed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was declared a total loss by the Allstate Insurance Adjuster. The contact stated that he had previously experienced brake failure while driving the vehicle and had taken the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, but the dealer could not diagnose the failure at either visit. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11537362
  2. Filed Oct 24, 2022Failure Sep 10, 2022Margate, FLExterior lighting

    The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Panamera. The contact received a phone call and was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer notified the contact of the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred him to several dealers for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint 11490552
  3. Filed Sep 30, 2019Failure Jul 15, 201930,000 milesSAN Pedro, CAVisibility/wiper

    I HAVE ALMOST COLLIDED IN SEVERAL INSTANCES DUE TO THE REAR BACKUP CAMERA. IT IS ALMOST USELESS AFTER PORSCHE AUTHORIZED DEALER REPAIR. IT IS NOW A DEFECTIVE BACK UP CAMERA. DEALER SAID WHEN THEY REPAIRED REAR OF MY VEHICLE THEY DID A SOFTWARE UPDATE AND THE REAR CAMERA UPDATE CAUSED THE VISIBILITY TO DRAMATICALLY DECREASE. THERE IS NO FIX OR RESOLUTION SO I HAVE A BACK UP CAMERA THAT IS LIMITED TO VIEWING MY LICENSE PLATE AND THE GROUND BENEATH IT. SO LIMITED AS TO BE ESSENTIALLY USELESS AND IS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. NEAR MISSED REAR COLLISIONS DUE TO THE DEFECT. WHEN I BACK UP, I CANNOT SEE DUE TO DESIGN OF VEHICLE AND DESIGN OF BACK UP CAMERA. I CANNOT SEE THINGS IN THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE ALMOST MISSED OTHER CARS AND OBJECTS WHEN MOVING BACKWARD DUE TO LACK OF VISIBILITY. FAR INFERIOR VIEW TO PRIOR VIEW BEFORE I BROUGHT IT IN AS WELL AS BY COMPARISON TO OTHER VEHICLES IN SAME CLASS.

    NHTSA complaint 11265215
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

502 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • SPTL2609 Sep 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 28-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 27-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 26-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
  • No. 25-26 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
  • No. 12-26 Sep 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
  • SPTL2314a Aug 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
  • SPTL2608 Aug 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • GR16D8a Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
  • GR16D8 Aug 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
  • 18/26 Jul 23, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
    Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
  • 13/26 Jul 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
  • SPTL 2607a Jul 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2607 Jul 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • SPTL 2603b Jul 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • TSTR 2642 Aug 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2641 Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
  • TSTR 2640 Jul 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
  • TSTR 2639 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
  • TSTR 2638 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.040
  • TSTR 2637 Jul 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.035
  • GR13D790 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • GR13D788 Jun 18, 2026 · Other
    Parts Withdrawal - Various Parts
  • TSTR2636 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
  • TSTR2635 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
  • TSTR2634 Jun 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.023
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2633 Jun 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.022
  • TSTR2632 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.015
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2631 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.010
  • TSTR2630 Jun 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.001
  • SPTL2603a Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Porsche Approved Collision Center – Acquiring Special Tools and Equipment
  • 40/26 4407 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to Wheel Bolts with Steel Washers (40/26)
  • 09/26 3730 Jun 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics Control Unit (PDK) (09/26)
  • 20/26 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
  • 19/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)
  • 21/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
  • 15/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 16/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
  • 17/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
  • 18/26 1701 Jun 25, 2026 · Other
    Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26)
  • No. TLLI2602 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for How to use Frontline.io on the HoloLens 2
  • No. TLLI2601 May 29, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Tech live look information bulletin for how to use fronline.io on mobile devices and tablets.
  • No. D782.1 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers me…
  • No. D785 May 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
  • No. 2604 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Special tools and equipment information for VAS 6296/10 Auto-Ship and Q1 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. D784 May 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D783 May 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
  • No. 46-26 May 6, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
  • No. D782 Apr 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF.
  • No. D781 Apr 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
  • No. D780 Apr 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
  • No. D779 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Oil Pressure Sender. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number PAB906060.
  • No. D778 Apr 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving various parts. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. Part numbers: 0PD145703E, 0PD145703H, 0PD907123G, 0PD907123K
  • No. D777 Apr 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high-voltage battery. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. 9J1915099AS, 9J1915100AS, and 9J1915100AQ
  • No. D776 Apr 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.