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2013 Porsche Panamera S problems

The most common problem on the 2013 Porsche Panamera S is electrical system. Its complaint count is close to a typical Panamera S model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
3971 warranty
Worst area
Electrical

The worst 2013 Porsche Panamera S problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    1

Recalls 3

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 22V656000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported June 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V446000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported April 24, 2019 · 33,206 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V322000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Porsche Panamera S 397

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2013 Porsche Panamera S owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 4, 2021 · Electrical · 59,721 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 porsche panamera s. The contact stated while at a standstill, the vehicle would loss power without warning. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the check engine and PCM warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to porsche of tampa (103 e fowler ave, tampa, fl 33612, (813)337-6608) where it was diagnosed with needing the ignition coils to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v322000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,721.

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Questions about the 2013 Porsche Panamera S

Is the 2013 Porsche Panamera S reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Porsche Panamera S, close to a typical Panamera S model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Porsche Panamera S?

Electrical system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2013 Porsche Panamera S have?

3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, power train and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2013 Porsche Panamera S electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 19V322000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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