Porsche Panamera GTS Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche Panamera GTS model year from 2013–2021 using 0 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 6 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Panamera GTS year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

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Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Panamera GTS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20210typical3—Few
20160typical3—Few
20150typical3—Few
20140typical3—Few
20130typical3—Few

* Complaints compared with the median Panamera GTS year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Latest Porsche Panamera GTS recalls

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 23V-033 · Jan 27, 2023 · 24,467 vehicles

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.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 22V-656 · Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles

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.

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.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-608 · Aug 4, 2021 · 4,924 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 21V-362 · May 17, 2021 · 565 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)

NHTSA recall 19V-446 · Jun 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles

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…

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.

All 6 Porsche Panamera GTS recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche Panamera GTS should you avoid?

None of the Porsche Panamera GTS years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

How many recalls has the Porsche Panamera GTS had?

6 recalls across 2013–2021. The model year with the most is 2013. See all Porsche Panamera GTS recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.