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2013 Porsche Panamera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Panamera.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 7-spd

The 2013 Porsche Panamera is a passenger car paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. Within the model's 2010–2026 complaint history, the 2011 model year stands as the high-water mark with 33 owner complaints, while 2017 marks the floor with just one, placing the 2013's tally of 12 owner reports—and three recalls, with electrical system concerns leading the field—squarely in the calmer middle of that range. That positioning makes the 2013 a middle-of-the-pack example of a nameplate whose reliability record has been uneven but generally contained, neither a notorious trouble spot nor a standout for trouble-free operation.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2013

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque133 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 740 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9A711549900. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 740 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	9A711549900 alt 95810732200
Engine air filter	97011022001
Spark plug	99917013090 alt 95817022190
Battery	9A7915089 alt 9A7915089B
Front wiper blades	97062890100
Thermostat	94810603404 alt 94810670700
Cabin air filter	97057362300

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 7-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	195.7 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	55.9 in
Wheelbase	115 in
Curb weight	3880 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	25 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Panamera of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–4.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2013 GTS

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2013	GTS 4.8L V8	4.00 sec	12.70 sec	430 hp	AWD
2013	GTS 4.8L V8	4.10 sec	12.70 sec	430 hp	AWD
2012	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.30 sec	11.50 sec	550 hp	AWD
2012	Turbo S 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.50 sec	11.80 sec	550 hp	AWD
2012	S Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec 1.7-kWh	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	380 hp	RWD
2014	Turbo Executive 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.30 sec	11.80 sec	520 hp	AWD
2014	Turbo 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.40 sec	11.80 sec	520 hp	AWD
2014	Turbo 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	3.40 sec	11.90 sec	520 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 133 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 98530054000
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 qt

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

133 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.28 lbs
Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.87 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	740 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 360 degrees	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110 degrees	110 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Active Suspension System (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
At 160,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2013 Panamera registers 12 federal complaints, 3 recalls and zero investigations, positioning it just below the 2011 spike (33 complaints, 5 recalls) and modestly higher than the low‑complaint years that follow (e.g., 2016‑2022 with 3‑6 complaints). Across the generation, complaints peaked early, then steadily declined, while recall counts remained relatively stable around 3‑5 per year, with a slight dip in 2019‑2022. The 2013 complaint profile is dominated by electrical issues (4 reports) and a few “unknown or other” items, but there were no crash‑ or fire‑related complaints. Compared with surrounding years, 2013 sits in the middle of a downward‑trending reliability arc, suggesting it is neither an outlier nor a red flag. **Takeaway:** 2013 offers a relatively typical, modestly low‑risk ownership experience for this model year and can be considered a sound year to purchase, provided the specific electrical concerns are verified in a pre‑purchase inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

448

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’10 ’11 ’12’13’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Electrical System4

Unknown Or Other3

Suspension,Air Bags,Structure1

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1

Engine1

Electrical System,Service Brakes1

Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V446000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 12/06/2019

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… 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…

19V322000Electrical SystemReported 24/04/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 448 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 3730	2026-06-30	Power Train	Permanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 49 battery Engine oil filter 9A711549900 Engine air filter 97011022001 Spark plug 99917013090 Battery 9A7915089

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2013 Panamera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Panamera get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.