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2016 Porsche Panamera

The 2016 Porsche Panamera is a full-size car, rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2016 Porsche Panamera
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Combined MPG
22
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$102,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakePorsche
ModelPanamera
Model year2016
Vehicle classFull-size Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement3.6 L
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG18
Highway MPG28
Combined MPG22
CO₂ tailpipe413 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3500

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Panamera22 MPG combined
Panamera 421 MPG combined
Panamera 4S21 MPG combined
Panamera 4S Executive20 MPG combined
Panamera GTS19 MPG combined
Panamera S21 MPG combined
Panamera S E-Hybrid25 MPG combined
Panamera Turbo18 MPG combined
Panamera Turbo Executive18 MPG combined
Panamera Turbo S18 MPG combined
Panamera Turbo S Executive18 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City18 MPG
Highway28 MPG
Combined22 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Panamera22 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 30% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$1,796/mo
Amount financed
$91,800
Total interest
$15,970
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5-year fuel cost
$9,136

$1,827/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG22
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)19V446000 · 2019-06-12

    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.

    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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

  • AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE19V533000 · 2019-07-17

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2016-2017 911 and Boxster, 2016 Cayman and Panamera vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.

    Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 13, 2019. Owners received a second notice and the recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB4.

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19V322000 · 2019-04-24

    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.

    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. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS22V656000 · 2022-08-30

    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."

    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. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2016 Porsche Panamera?

The 2016 Porsche Panamera is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (18 city / 28 highway).

Is the 2016 Porsche Panamera reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Porsche Panamera. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Porsche Panamera?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Porsche Panamera costs roughly $1,827 per year to fuel, or about $9,136 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2016 Porsche Panamera?

The 2016 Porsche Panamera is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC