2017 Porsche Panamera

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Porsche Panamera
Pictured: Porsche 972 Turbo E-Hybrid IMG 0445. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Large Cars
Body styles
PANAMERA, 4 / 4s, 4 / 4s Executive, 4 E_hybrid Executive
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo, 4.0L 8-cyl turbo
Horsepower
310 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
4
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
24 combined · 21 city / 28 hwy
Length
198.8–204.7 in
Curb weight
4,001–4,960 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
  • Modest powerUp to 310 hp, versus about 400 hp for similar 2017 models.
  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 32 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Porsche Panamera is a large car offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 2.9L 6-cyl turbo and 4.0L 8-cyl turbo) and rear-wheel drive, 4-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 4,001 lb (PANAMERA).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway), 7% better than the 2017 large car average of 22.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,400 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 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

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Panamera →

Trims, performance & features

Engine310 hp3.6L 6-cyl
Seating4 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Base (2WD), 4 (4WD)

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional
Forward collision warningOptional
Blind-spot monitoringOptional
Lane departure warningOptional
Lane keeping assistOptional
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamOptional
Keyless startStandard

Built in: Leipzig, Germany

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2017 Panamera configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
PANAMERA198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,001 lb
4 / 4s198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,123 lb
4 / 4s Executive204.7 in76.4 in55.9 in122 in65 / 64.2 in4,365 lb
4 E_hybrid Executive204.7 in76.4 in55.9 in122 in65 / 64.2 in4,960 lb
4 E-Hybrid198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,784 lb
Turbo198.8 in76.4 in55.9 in116.1 in65 / 64.2 in4,398 lb

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Panamera3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)Rear-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24+7%$3,400369
Panamera 43.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23+3%$3,550378
Panamera 4 Executive3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 27 / 23+3%$3,550378
Panamera 4S2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 23+3%$3,550378
Panamera 4S Executive2.9L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)4-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 23+3%$3,550378
Panamera Turbo4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-6%$3,900420
Panamera Turbo Executive4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic (AM-S8)All-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21-6%$3,900420
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
22.4 MPG2017 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2017 Porsche Panamera.

Similar 2017 large cars

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Porsche Panamera (this car)24 MPGNot rated6
2017 BMW 5 Series27 MPGNot rated0
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2017 Audi A628 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Lexus LS19 MPGNot rated0
2017 Lincoln Continental21 MPG★★★★★4
2017 Tesla Model S335 miNot rated9

Recalls (6)

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage · Jun 26, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V443000 · 37 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Macan S, 2017-2020 Macan, 2017 Panamera Turbo, 2018 and 2020 Macan Turbo and Panamera 4, 2018 Macan Sport Edition, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, and 2019 Panamera 4 Sport Turismo vehicles. The screw that attaches the lower seat belt anchor to the seat frame on the outboard rear seats may not have been tightened properly.
Risk
An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.
Electrical System · Jan 27, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V033000 · 24,467 vehicles

Problem
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. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix
Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.
Service Brakes · Oct 16, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V735000 · 44,128 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Risk
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
Service Brakes · Feb 20, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V115000 · 14,110 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Risk
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
Steering › Electric Power Assist System · Dec 19, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V898000 · 17,667 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, and Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo vehicles. A software failure may result in an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit, free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ13.
Suspension › Rear · Jun 13, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V388000 · 715 vehicles

Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera Turbo Executive and 2018 Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles. The connecting links may detach from the rear-axle anti-roll bar potentially damaging the surrounding suspension parts and affecting the vehicle's handling.
Risk
An unexpected change to the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connecting links for the anti-roll bar, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ06.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Porsche Panamera is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
0Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
Electrical System1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2017 Porsche Panamera buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Porsche Panamera. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Panamera years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Panamera21198.8 inNot rated21
2025 Panamera21198.8 inNot rated32
2024 Panamera21198.8 inNot rated22
2023 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated12
2022 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated11
2021 Panamera22198.8 inNot rated42
2020 Panamera23198.8 inNot rated25
2019 Panamera23198.8 inNot rated20
2018 Panamera24198.8 inNot rated812
2016 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated43
2015 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated36
2014 Panamera25197.6 inNot rated314

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Porsche. How we calculate this →