Porsche Panamera
17 model years from 2010 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2010–2026
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.9L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 19–25 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 22 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (35)
- Fewest problems
- 2022
- Interest
- 18,935 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Panamera in brief
The 2026 Porsche Panamera is a large car offered with a 2.9L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 199 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,123 lb (4 / 4s 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 19% worse than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,900 a year in fuel.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Porsche Panamera has 17 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2016 at 25 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 25 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (55), electrical system (29), power train (24).
Buying used? 2022 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.
2018 has the most recalls (8); all years together count 22 campaigns and 129 owner complaints.
How the 2010 Panamera compares
The 2010 Porsche Panamera is a large car offered with 2 engines (4.8L 8-cyl and 4.8L 8-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 196 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,101 lb (4s).
About the Porsche Panamera
The Porsche Panamera is a mid- to full-sized luxury car manufactured and marketed by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. It currently spans across three generations, using a front-engine and rear- or all-wheel drive configuration.
From the Wikipedia article "Porsche Panamera", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Panamera pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 21 MPG combined, 19% below the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2022 Panamera
1 owner complaint · 1 recall
Year to avoid2018 Panamera
12 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Panamera changes by model year
- 2026
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engines dropped: 2.9L 8-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2025
- New plug-in hybrid version
- Engines added: 2.9L 8-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- 2021
- Engine dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2018
- New plug-in hybrid version
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 1.2 in longer, wheelbase +1.1 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- Engines added: 2.9L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl and 4.8L 8-cyl turbo
- 2014
- New plug-in hybrid version
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- 2012
- New hybrid version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 21 to 25
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 19 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 17 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 8-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,123 lb | Not rated | 8 | 12 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 24 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,001 lb | Not rated | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 197.6 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 197.6 in | 3,902 lb | Not rated | 3 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 25 MPG | 197.6 in | 3,880 lb | Not rated | 3 | 14 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | 25 MPG | 195.7 in | 3,880 lb | Not rated | 3 | 12 |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | 25 MPG | 195.7 in | 4,012 lb | Not rated | 6 | 13 |
| 2011 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 195.7 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 6 | 35 |
| 2010 | 4.8L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl turbo | 19 MPG | 195.7 in | 4,101 lb | Not rated | 5 | 18 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Panamera
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 BMW 5 Series | 31 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 28 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A6 | 24 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus LS | 21 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 410 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Audi A5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →





