2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to the horn failing to function. One complaint details a horn that gradually weakened before stopping completely, posing safety concerns during road use.
Common Issues
- Horn failure. The horn stopped working after weakening over two months. The dealer confirmed the horn cannot be repaired and must be replaced, with replacement costs exceeding $800.
There are 5 recalls affecting various systems on the 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA. The recalls generally involve exterior lighting, transmission components, and the electrical system.
Recalls
- Headlight adjustment caps. NHTSA recall 22V656000 affects 222,858 vehicles including the 2013 Panamera. Missing caps on low-beam headlight adjustment screws can lead to improper headlight aim, increasing crash risk due to poor road illumination or glare for other drivers. Dealers will install missing caps free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory issued.
- Gear selector bushing. NHTSA recall 19V446000 covers 99,665 vehicles including 2013 Panamera models. The bushing attaching the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade and detach, allowing the ignition key to be removed while the transmission is not actually in Park, raising the risk of unintended vehicle movement. Owners are advised to use the parking brake until repaired. Dealers will replace the bushing free of charge. No "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" advisory issued.
- A/C blower control unit. NHTSA recall 19V322000 involves 33,206 vehicles including the 2013 Panamera. Water can enter the blower control unit causing an electrical short that increases fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit if necessary free of charge. Porsche recommends parking outdoors until the repair is performed. No "Do Not Drive" advisory but parking outside is advised.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved safety defects, or outstanding recall repairs may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a consumer protection attorney knowledgeable in lemon law may be advisable for those affected.
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA Summary
2013
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
355729
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA
222858 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA
33206 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA
99665 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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 Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA
ID: 2089765UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Horn does not function. There have been multiple times where I was nearly run off the road or had to quickly change lanes because another driver was not paying attention and I could not tell them I was there without my horn. The problem has been confirmed by the Porsche dealer I purchased the vehicle from and stated it would be more than $800 to replace the horn. They stated there is no way of fixing it and it would have to be replaced. My husband’s 2015 Porsche Cayenne is also having the same issue and I will be filing a separate report. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance, or others. There were no warning lights or messages. I did notice the sound of the horn slowly getting weaker over a period of maybe 2 months until it eventually stopped making sound altogether. This all began approximately 1 year ago.