Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid model year from 2015–2016 using 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Panamera S E-Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
1complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

201520161
Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20160—2—Few
20151—2EngineFew

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

Most common Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2015
    1100%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2015
    1100%

Latest Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid recalls

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid had?

2 recalls across 2015–2016. The model year with the most is 2015.

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.