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2020 Porsche Panamera

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 Panamera.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2020 Porsche Panamera pairs its eight-speed automatic-manual transmission with EPA-rated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined, figures that reflect the grand-touring balance Porsche has tuned into the platform since its 2010 introduction. Owner feedback for this model year is notably sparse — just five total complaints across the NHTSA database and a single recall — which places the 2020 among the quieter years in a complaint history that peaked at 33 reports for the 2011 and bottomed out at a single complaint for the 2017. That trajectory suggests the first-generation teething problems had largely been engineered out by the time this model year reached customers, though the concentration of complaints in the "Unknown or Other" category means the remaining issues are diffuse rather than pointing to a single systemic flaw researchers should flag.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA Battery is required with the computer reset after installation. Battery must be sized to fit as maunfacturer used many different battery sizes. J0B: 49; J0P: 95R; J1N: 94R · J0B: 92 amp. hrs.; J0P: 105 amp. hrs.; J1N: 75 amp. hrs. CCA battery, OE oil filter 9A711533100. 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 Battery is vented to the outside of the vehicle. AGM VRLA Battery is required with the computer reset after installation. Battery must be sized to fit as maunfacturer used many different battery sizes. J0B: 49; J0P: 95R; J1N: 94R · J0B: 92 amp. hrs.; J0P: 105 amp. hrs.; J1N: 75 amp. hrs. CCAOEM · verified
Tire size265/45ZR19/XL 105Y, Rear: 295/40ZR19/XL 108YOEM · verified
Wheel / rimFront: 9, Rear: 10.5; Optional: Front: 9.5, Rear: 11.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9A711533100 alt PAB115441
Engine air filter971129620B
Spark plug9A790560100 alt 9A790560150
Battery9A7915089B alt 9A7915089
Front wiper blades971998001A
Thermostat9A712168800 alt 9A700817500
Cabin air filter976819429

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length198.8 in
Overall width76.4 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase116.1 in
Curb weight4123 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium 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.

2.5–4.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 2.50 sec — 2025 Turbo S E-Hybrid Sedan Liftback PHEV
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019GTS 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.10 sec11.60 sec453 hpAWD
2019GTS 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.30 sec11.80 sec453 hpAWD
2021Turbo S 4.0L Twin-Turbo V82.60 sec10.80 sec620 hpAWD
2021Turbo S 4.0L Twin-Turbo V82.60 sec10.90 sec620 hpAWD
2021Turbo S Sport Turismo 4.0L Twin-Turbo V82.70 sec11.00 sec620 hpAWD
2021Turbo S 4.0L Twin-Turbo V83.00 sec11.30 sec620 hpAWD
20214S E-Hybrid 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 17.9-kWh3.20 sec11.50 sec552 hpAWD
20214S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo 2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 17.9-kWh3.20 sec11.60 sec552 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs90.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs114.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts118 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity4.05-4.56 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46YF
Oil Capacity3.38 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.45 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: 1.024
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationCast Iron Disc: .0004"; Ceramic Disc: .0008
Maximum Rotor Runout.0012
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.417; Rear: 1.024
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationCast Iron Disc: .0004"; Ceramic Disc: .0008
Maximum Rotor Runout.0012
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: 1.024

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
142.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 50°42 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 110°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
172.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 30.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°72 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
190.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 100°90 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1011 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°19 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°44 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°19 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
111.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°11 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
142.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 37.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Loosen all bolts., Step 4: 108.0 inch lbs., Step 5: 11.0 ft. lbs., Step 6: 75°, Step 7: 75°42 in

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 30,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAir Intake Duct (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Body Water Drains (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 40,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 80,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

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

Across the Panamera generation, federal complaints and recalls peaked during early and mid-lifecycle years—most notably 2011 with 33 complaints and 2018 with 6 recalls—before declining into a stable, low-issue arc. The 2020 model year falls firmly within this mature phase, recording just 5 complaints, 1 recall, and 0 investigations. This represents a favorable statistical position compared to the 2018 spike and aligns closely with surrounding years like 2019 (0 complaints, 1 recall) and 2021 (2 complaints, 3 recalls), while technical service bulletins continued a downward trajectory from a 2017 peak of 703 to 598 in 2020. Although the data does not specify root causes, 2020 complaints were primarily categorized as "Unknown Or Other" (2) and "Forward Collision Avoidance" (1), with zero crash or fire incidents reported. Positioned well past the generation's early teething problems, the 2020 Panamera is a highly favorable year to purchase on the used market.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
598
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 4 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Engine1
Electrical System,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V033000Electrical SystemReported 27/01/2023

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 598 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
40/26 44072026-06-30WheelsWheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
09/26 37302026-06-30Power TrainPermanent Fault Memory Entries “P1775”/“P071400”/“P184900” in Transmission Electronics…
TSTR26362026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR26352026-06-29Unknown Or OtherPorsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/262026-06-25EngineOverview 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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group B batteryEngine oil filter 9A711533100Engine air filter 971129620BSpark plug 9A790560100Battery 9A7915089B

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 Panamera have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Panamera get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.