PORSCHE PANAMERA · model year

2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA

6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 3 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2015PORSCHEPANAMERA carries 6 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 PANAMERA is electrical system with 2 filings, followed by engine (1) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 3 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 5 investigation files overlapping the 2015 PANAMERA. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

6
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

6 filings

Crashes Reported

2 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated · Front: Not Rated/5 · Side: Not Rated/5 · Rollover: Not Rated/5

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
ENGINE1
AIR BAGS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

Recalls (3)

22V65600030/08/2022

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

19V32200024/04/2019

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, 2014-20

19V44600012/06/2019

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

Recent Complaints

20220619UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AC leak

20210811CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle and shifted gears to park when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries on both knees and her neck. The driver did seek medical attention at an urgent care. The contact stated 4 police officers did arrive at the location of the incident but no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer but refused to be serviced until the exterior damages from the crash were repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16.500.

Mileage: 16,500

20210811CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle and shifted gears to park when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries on both knees and her neck. The driver did seek medical attention at an urgent care. The contact stated 4 police officers did arrive at the location of the incident but no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer but refused to be serviced until the exterior damages from the crash were repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16.500.

Mileage: 16,500

20190823ENGINE

BLOWER UNIT RECALLED. TOLD MAY RESULT IN SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION AND FIRE WHEN VEHICLE PARKED. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH HENNESSY PORCHE ATLANTA FOR REPLACEMENT. APPOINTMENT MADE 2 MONTHS AWAY FROM CALL DUE TO NEED BY HENNESSY TO HAVE PART AVAILABLE. WAS CALLED DAY BEFORE APPOINTMENT THAT PART NOT AVAILABLE AND HAD TO RESCHEDULE. WAS TOLD PORCHE'S CALF FOR NOT SENDING PARTS. EITHER HENNESSY PORCHE OR PORCHE AT FAULT BUT MY SAFETY AT RISK AND NO RESOLUTIONS MADE FOR ME AT THIS TIME.

20190805ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (LOCATED AT 3100 RICHMOND HWY, ARLINGTON, VA 22202) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

20190717ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. PORSCHE LARCHMONT (2500 BOSTON POST RD, LARCHMONT, NY 10538, (914) 750-4206) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA have?
The 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA has 6 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA?
The 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA?
Yes, the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA has 3 recall(s). The most common affected component is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA?
The most-complained component for the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.