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Porsche Panamera
Model Overview
The Porsche Panamera opens the German brand up to buyers looking for luxurious practicality without having to resort to an SUV. A handsome cabin is roomy for four adults, and a hatchback hides a large cargo area. Handling is sharper than the more ponderous Cayenne, but performance options are just as varied, including a plug-in hybrid. A second-generation arrived in 2017 with more athletic styling, and 2019 added the Sport Turismo wagon.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
7
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
6
Owner Reviews
TCK905795
$500 Oil Changes on this Prius-orsche & Klunky "e' mode with no range - Buy a Tesla
December 10, 2016
S e-Hybrid
Overall Score
The e mode was kind of fun though only went 18km on a full charge as opposed to the advertised 36. Interior is nice, but dated now as it is the same as it was on the original 2010 Panamera which was introduced in 2009. I had issues with burning oil and the oil level indicator was not functioning correctly so inaccurate warnings were an issue. All new model is out now as a 2017, looks much nicer and interior will have up to date tech which will be a large upgrade. Have to see how the e-mode transitions on the new version and how far it will go on a charge. New model comes in 4WD which will be better too. After my experience if I want a Porsche I prefer to buy the gas only versions partly because the resale value on Porsche e hybrid is brutal but also because the gas only versions handle better and are much lighter. If you want electric, Tesla is way better.
Comfort
8
Performance
2
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
6
Exterior Styling
4
Reliability
2
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-662
Recall date
2023-12-13
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2021 2022 2023
Manufacturer Recall Number:
APB6
Units Affected:
5,071
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could overheat while charging.
Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A charging cable that overheats could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your 220 V vehicle charger to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable.
Recall number
2023-024
Recall date
2023-01-26
System affected
Heater And Defroster
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
APA1
Units Affected:
1,638
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, water could leak into the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause a short circuit. If this happens, the pump and wiring could overheat and melt.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to replace the external coolant pump. Additionally, the connections for the pump will be inspected and replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2022-487
Recall date
2022-08-31
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Manufacturer Recall Number:
ANB4
Units Affected:
58,856
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Recall number
2021-485
Recall date
2021-08-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AMB6
Units Affected:
621
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-294
Recall date
2021-05-17
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AMB2
Units Affected:
27
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front lower trailing arms may be defective and could break. If a trailing arm breaks, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front lower trailing arms.
Recall number
2019-522
Recall date
2019-10-16
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKB8
Units Affected:
6,007
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light may not come on when the brake pads require replacement. This can happen when the instrument cluster display is set to the Map or Night Vision mode. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-078. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
Driving a vehicle with brakes that are worn out could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2019-290
Recall date
2019-06-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKB1
Units Affected:
8,742
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.
Recall number
2019-200
Recall date
2019-04-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA7
Units Affected:
2,236
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, water could leak into the air conditioning blower control unit. Over time, this could cause a short circuit that could cause it to melt or burn. This could happen while driving or after the vehicle is parked and shut off.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit in the blower control unit could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise them what to do. When a remedy is available, owners will be requested to bring their car to a dealership for repair. Owners are advised to park their car outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2019-115
Recall date
2019-03-06
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA5
Units Affected:
13
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain cars, an electronic control unit may fail. If this happens, it could cause various error messages to display on the instrument cluster. Some vehicle systems may not work properly. It could also cause drivability problems or make the car hard to start.
Safety Risk:
Drivability problems, including a sudden loss of engine power, could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to bring the vehicle to a dealership to have the gateway control unit replaced.
Recall number
2019-078
Recall date
2019-02-20
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA1
Units Affected:
1,224
Notification Type:
Superseded
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light does not come on when the brake pads are worn out. This could increase the risk of the vehicle being driven with worn out brake pads. Note: A yellow warning message will be displayed if the brake pads wear out. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019522. Please see recall 2019522 for more information.
Safety Risk:
Driving a vehicle with worn out brake pads could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2019-077
Recall date
2019-02-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA0
Units Affected:
2
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the backup camera display. The rearview image may be slow to appear on the center console screen when in reverse.
Safety Risk:
This could affect a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2018-722
Recall date
2018-12-20
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ13
Units Affected:
1,537
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a fault in the power steering system may cause an intermittent loss of steering assist without warning. A loss of power assist would result in a sudden, unexpected increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit software.
Recall number
2017-296
Recall date
2017-06-07
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2010 2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AH08
Units Affected:
1,823
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fasteners of the camshaft adjusters could fail due to an assembly problem. If this occurs, this could cause abnormal engine noises, vibrations, illumination of the check engine light and could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fastening screws of the camshaft adjusters and if necessary, replace the camshaft adjuster assemblies.
Recall number
2010-107
Recall date
2010-04-07
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
019
Units Affected:
217
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the front seats are adjusted towards an extreme position, it is possible that the function of the locking mechanism of the seatbelt mount would no longer be guaranteed. The seatbelt mount could detach from the anchoring system when the seatbelt is fastened or opened. This situation, in the event of a crash, could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install an additional locking element on the seatbelt anchoring system.
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