2016 Porsche Panamera GTS Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the Panamera GTS at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS yet, but there are 3 recalls. 3 recalls cover this model year.

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Porsche Panamera GTS 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).

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2016 Porsche Panamera GTS recalls (3)

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.

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.

Electrical system

NHTSA recall 19V-322 · Apr 24, 2019 · 33,206 vehicles

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,…

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.

2016 Porsche Panamera GTS engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.8L 8-cyl7-speed dual-clutchAWD16 / 24 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2016 Porsche Panamera GTS, the most recent from August 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

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.