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The worst 2015 Porsche Panamera problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical2
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Engine1
Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: headlights
- 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)
- 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 system
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Porsche Panamera 487
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for VTS Remote Services Fail due to False 3G
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
2015 Porsche Panamera fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6‑cyl Plug-in hybrid | RWD | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 28 | 22 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17-18 | 26 | 20-21 |
| 4.8L 8‑cyl | AWD | 15-16 | 24 | 18-19 |
What 2015 Porsche Panamera owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle and shifted gears to park when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries on both knees and her neck. The driver did seek medical attention at an urgent care. The contact stated 4 police officers did arrive at the location of the incident but no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer but refused to be serviced until the exterior damages from the crash were repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was associated with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16.500.
Blower unit recalled. Told may result in spontaneous combustion and fire when vehicle parked. Made appointment with hennessy porche atlanta for replacement. Appointment made 2 months away from call due to need by hennessy to have part available. Was called day before appointment that part not available and had to reschedule. Was told porche's calf for not sending parts. Either hennessy porche or porche at fault but my safety at risk and no resolutions made for me at this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 porsche panamera. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v322000 (electrical system). The contact called porsche of arlington (located at 3100 richmond hwy, arlington, va 22202) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 porsche panamera. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v322000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Porsche larchmont (2500 boston post rd, larchmont, ny 10538, (914) 750-4206) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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Questions about the 2015 Porsche Panamera
Is the 2015 Porsche Panamera reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2015 Porsche Panamera, close to a typical Panamera model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Porsche Panamera?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2015 Porsche Panamera have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, power train and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Porsche Panamera electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V322000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Porsche Panamera get?
Official estimates for the 2015 Porsche Panamera range from 18 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid, RWD) gets 23 city and 29 highway.
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