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2020 Porsche Panamera reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2020 Porsche Panamera has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Panamera years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electrical system.

2012 Porsche Panamera
Photo by Johannes Maximilian, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

5

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Electrical system (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1).

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Panamera has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2021 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2020 Porsche Panamera. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Electrical system 2023-01-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V033000
Summary Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Remedy Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.

Complaints by component (5 total)

Engine
2
Electrical system
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

4202312024
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The Adaptive Cruise Control keeps faulting randomly and triggering the seatbelt warning ️. Also when the adaptive cruise control fails the cruise control disengaes altogether. This is very dangerous when driving. I have…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2024-06-06
  • "Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, which states that "on the affected vehicles, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the external coolant pump for the climate control…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2023-07-12
  • "Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, regarding recall. The recall summary stated that on the affected vehicles, including our vehicle, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2023-07-02
  • "Received a recall notice from Porsche yesterday regarding a potential wiring problem with the climate control coolant pump that, under certain humid conditions, could result in an electrical short and engine fire. In…"
    Electrical system, Engine · filed 2023-03-15
  • "The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power, jerked, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was later…"
    Engine · filed 2023-03-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4S 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera GTS 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera GTS Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive 5 HB AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Panamera 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Rear-wheel drive 19 27 22 MPG $3650
Panamera 4 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
Panamera 4 Executive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
Panamera 4 ST 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $3650
Panamera 4 e-hybrid 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 21 24 23 MPG / 490 mi range $3450
Panamera 4 e-hybrid Executive 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 21 24 23 MPG / 490 mi range $3450
Panamera 4 e-hybrid ST 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 21 24 23 MPG / 490 mi range $3450
Panamera 4S 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3800
Panamera 4S Executive 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3800
Panamera 4S ST 2.9L, 6-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) Four-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $4000
Panamera GTS 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $4200
Panamera GTS ST 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $4450
Panamera Turbo 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800
Panamera Turbo Exec 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3800
Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG / 450 mi range $4000
Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid Executive 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG / 450 mi range $4000
Panamera Turbo S e-hybrid ST 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG / 450 mi range $4000
Panamera Turbo ST 4L, 8-cyl Automatic (AM-S8) All-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $4000

Specs and fitment

Second generation (971), 2017–2023
Body styles Sedan, Sport Turismo
Oil 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)
Tire size 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 19V-322 covers certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S models for a seat belt anchor concern; verify campaign applicability to your VIN. Recall 22V-656 is a multi-model Takata inflator program that includes Panamera model years in its population list.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Porsche Panamera reliable?

The 2020 Porsche Panamera has 5 complaints with NHTSA after 7 years, or 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Panamera years here — under the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Electrical system.

What are common problems with a 2020 Porsche Panamera?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 5), then Electrical system (1) and Forward collision avoidance (1).

Is the 2020 Porsche Panamera more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Panamera has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2021 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Porsche Panamera been recalled?

The 2020 Porsche Panamera has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Porsche Panamera?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 Porsche Panamera with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Porsche Panamera get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Porsche Panamera is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Porsche Panamera use?

0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, or 5W-40 (engine dependent; confirm on cap)

What tire sizes fit a US Porsche Panamera?

Published US specs commonly list front 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent) and rear 265/45R19, 275/40R20 (trim dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Porsche Panamera?

NHTSA recall 19V-322 covers certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S models for a seat belt anchor concern; verify campaign applicability to your VIN. Recall 22V-656 is a multi-model Takata inflator program that includes Panamera model years in its population list.