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2010-2026 · 15 model years

Porsche Panamera Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Porsche Panamera across 15 model years, and it has 18 recalls. The 2010 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (5). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the fuel system.

Most complaints for its age20105 complaints · 1 recallSee the 2010
Complaints
5
Recalls
18
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Panamera complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20260200-F
20250200-F
20240200-D
20210300-C
20200100-A
20190100-A
20180600-D
20170400-C
20160400-C
20150300-B
20140300-B
20130300-B
20120500-C
20110500-C
20105111Electrical systemC

Most common Panamera problems

Porsche Panamera recalls 18

Exterior lighting: headlights

22V656000222,858 vehicles affected

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...

Power train: gear position indication (prndl)

19V44600099,665 vehicles affected

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...

Electrical system

19V32200033,206 vehicles affected

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...

Latest Panamera complaints

2010 Porsche PanameraElectrical system

The design of this car incorporates something called a "rear hatch drain". This drain can be clogged with debris over time, which leads to a situation in which rainwater drains into the battery hold area. There is no warning for this occurrence; I only discovered it once the tail lights and liftgate began to malfunction. This quickly deteriorated into not being able to start the car at all. This is unsafe because it creates a situation wherein the lights and battery can malfunction/die without any warning. ...

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This public safety defect also erodes consumer confidence, as electrical issues are incredibly expensive to repair. Porsche does not even include what should be a basic point of inspection as part of the $300 that they charge anytime they touch of look at the vehicle that the consumer brings in.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11666096
2010 Porsche PanameraFuel system

High pressure fuel pump has failed I'm to believe that it was replaced but failed once again

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11403857
2010 Porsche PanameraFuel system

Failure of the high pressure fuel pump caused loss of power. Vehicle driven to porsche dealer who was too busy to do a scan for an entire week and sent me away on a 65 mph highway. My repair shop scanned and identified the problem. Car at home to be towed into porsche dealer for repairs. Cannot be driven because loss of power could cause sudden stop and serious accident on highway.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 10956944
2010 Porsche PanameraEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 porsche panamera. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The vin was unavailable.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10651470
2010 Porsche PanameraElectrical systemCrashFire

A small hit on the front by a motor cycle. No damage to motorcycle and just a small dent to panamera on the front. But the panamera caught fire immediately. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 10328766

Questions about the Porsche Panamera

Which Porsche Panamera years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2010 (5). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2010 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Porsche Panamera years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2019, 2020, 2013 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Panamera years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Porsche Panamera problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), fuel system (2), engine & cooling (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA lists 18 recalls across all Porsche Panamera model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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