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2014 Porsche PanameraRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 12 owner complaints for the 2014 Porsche Panamera. Most complaints involve power train (4) and engine (3). The EPA rates it 18–22 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
18–22mpg
EPA · 10 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Aug 2022
Owner complaints
12
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$3,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: headlights

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Aug 30, 2022NHTSA 22V656000

Power train: gear position indication (prndl)

Free remedy

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.

Power trainReported Jun 12, 2019NHTSA 19V446000

Electrical system

Free remedy

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.

Electrical systemReported Apr 24, 2019NHTSA 19V322000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

12 complaints filed with NHTSA · Aug 2014 – Jan 2024
  1. Power train4
  2. Engine3
  3. Service brakes3
  4. Exterior lighting2
  5. Electrical system2
  6. Air bags1
  7. Vehicle speed control1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Panamera model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201134
201213
201312
201412
20156
20163
20171
201812
20205
20212
20221
20232
20242
20261
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

4 reports
“The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the vehicle would unintentionally roll forward without warning. The contact also stated that the gear selector lights would flash during the failure. The contact stated that upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle would temporarily operate as needed; however, the failure would return. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 21, 2022Power trainODI 11485616

Engine

3 reports1 crash
“The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a knocking sound and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster central bolts from bank two failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, he heard a knocking sound at the hood of the vehicle and a loss of acceleration. The fault all-wheel drive system warning light illuminated, and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated with the Auto START/STOP system deactivated. The vehicle was towed was back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster central bolts from bank one failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 11, 2023EngineODI 11516479

Service brakes

3 reports2 crashes
“MY 2014 PANAMERA 4 STARTED HAVING THIS ISSUE ON 10/09/2019. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING IT OR IT MIGHT ROLL DOWN THE STREET AND INTO TRAFFIC. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS TO BE TIED TO THE RECALL 19V-446.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 11, 2019Power train, Service brakesODI 11267831
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

10 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Large Cars
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (AM-S7)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Panamera
Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
182822$3,400413
Panamera 4
Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.6 L · All-Wheel Drive
182721$3,600422
Panamera 4S
Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
182621$3,600430
Panamera S
Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
182621$3,600430
Panamera 4S Executive
Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
172620$3,750437
Panamera GTS
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L · All-Wheel Drive
162419$3,950480
Panamera Turbo
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152418$4,200483
Panamera Turbo Executive
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152418$4,200488
Panamera Turbo S
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152418$4,200483
Panamera Turbo S Executive
Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152418$4,200488
  • Panamera
    Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 28 hwy · $3,400/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera 4
    Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.6 L
    18 city · 27 hwy · $3,600/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera 4S
    Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 26 hwy · $3,600/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera S
    Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    18 city · 26 hwy · $3,600/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera 4S Executive
    Auto (AM-S7), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo
    17 city · 26 hwy · $3,750/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera GTS
    Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $3,950/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera Turbo
    Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo
    15 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera Turbo Executive
    Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo
    15 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera Turbo S
    Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo
    15 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • Panamera Turbo S Executive
    Auto (AM-S7), 8 cyl, 4.8 L, Turbo
    15 city · 24 hwy · $4,200/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Porsche Panamera as of Nov 11, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 11, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2014 Panamera questions

How many recalls does the 2014 Porsche Panamera have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 11, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2014 Porsche Panamera problems?

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (4), engine (3), service brakes (3). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2014 Porsche Panamera get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Porsche Panamera at 18–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (10 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 11, 2026