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2010 Porsche Panamera 4S

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Nov 4, 2024
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 30, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and airbags categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 379 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine541.7%
  • Electrical325.0%
  • Airbags18.3%
  • Body & structure18.3%
  • Driver assistance18.3%
  • Other / unspecified18.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V656000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Aug 30, 2022
222,858 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number ANB4View on NHTSA.gov
19V446000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Jun 12, 2019
99,665 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number AKB1View on NHTSA.gov
19V322000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Apr 24, 2019
33,206 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
The 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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number AKA7View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 9
Engine
Filed Nov 4, 2024

The contact owns a 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There were five unknown codes regarding the DPS. The vehicle was running roughly. The contact thought that the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the cam shaft adjuster was loosened. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID
11623466
Incident
Oct 15, 2024
Mileage
130,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jun 24, 2019

MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING OUTSIDE MY HOME FOR A COUPLE WEEKS. I THEN DECIDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR A DRIVE ONLY TO SEE SEVERAL FEATURES IN THE CAR MALFUNCTION AND NOT WORKING. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I HAD LEARNED THE TRUNK OF MY CAR FILLED UP WITH LOTS OF WATER DUE TO THE DRAINAGE HOLES BEING BLOCKED WITHH DEBRIS. THIS RESULTED IN A MASSIVE CIRCUIT SHORTAGE IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL AND SOUND SYSTEM LOCATED IN MY TRUNK RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE.

NHTSA ID
11222142
Incident
Jun 24, 2019
Mileage
50,028 mi
EngineOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 11, 2018

HELLO, I AM THE OWNER OF PANAMERA 4S 2010 BOUGHT FROM AMERICAN DEALER. I HAVE BIG CRITICAL TECHNICAL PROBLEM. PLEASE FOR SUPPORT. I BRING THIS CAR TO EUROPE. NOW IT IS 73K KM/ 45K MILES. CAR LOOKS AND KEEP AS NEW. VIN: [XXX] CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER ALUMINUM BOLTS FAILURE. MY CAR WAS LISTED AS A CAR FOR SERVICE ACTION BUT I DIDN'T KNEW ABOUT THAT. FEW BOLT FELT DOWN TO THE ENGINE. I LEFT CAR TO PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN POZNA (POLAND). IN COMING DAYS THIS DEALERSHIP WILL SEND A LETTER TO PORSCHE EUROPE TO COVER MY REPAIR COST. KINDLY PLEASE FOR SUPPORT IN MY ISSUE. I WAS INFORMED THAT PORSCHE EUROPE MIGHT NOT BE INTERESTED TO COVER SUCH REPAIR COST BECAUSE THIS CAR CAME FROM USA. IN MANY CASES LIKE MINE PORSCHE CHANGED FOR THE NEW ENGINE BECAUSE OF THIS MANUFACTURER MISTAKE MY CAR IS LISTED OFFICIALLY FOR MANUFACTURER SERVICE ACTION WITH CAMSHAFT BOLT REPLACE. BUT THESE BOLTS ARE BROKEN NOW. IN TECHNICAL-ECONOMICAL ISSUE I NEED SUPPORT IN SOLVING MY CASE. MY MOBILE: [XXX] @: [XXX] BEST REGARDS, [XXX] PORSCHE DO NOT WANT TO HELP ME. VALUE OF ENGINE REPAIR TO VALUE OF MY CAR IS IRRATIONAL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID
11101035
Incident
Jun 8, 2018
Mileage
45,000 mi
Engine
Filed May 9, 2018

I DROVE 5 MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE TO A GAS STATION ON MY WAY TO WORK. AS I PULLED OUT OF THE GAS STATION AND GOT ONTO A HIGHWAY, THE CAR STARTED STALLING AND MAKING A VERY LOUD,HARSH NOISE. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS AS CARS WERE APPROACHING AT HIGH SPEED. I PULLED OVER AND THE CAR KEPT SHUTTERING AND FINALLY LOST POWER. I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH NO LUCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I CONSIDER MYSELF A VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. AFTER CHECKING THE CAR AND CHANGING MANY PARTS, IT WAS DIAGNOSED. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLTS SHEERED OFF CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE. THE BOLTS AND ALUMINUM PARTICLE ENTERED THE ENGINE CYLINDERHEADS AND PISTON WITH MAJORENGINE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
11092769
Incident
Apr 23, 2018
Mileage
53,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 13, 2018

ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OF DEALERSHIP DOESN'T TAKE CARE RECAL AH08

NHTSA ID
11062566
Incident
Dec 11, 2017
Mileage
85,000 mi
AirbagsDriver assistance
Filed Oct 26, 2017

TAKATA RECALL RECEIVED POSTAL CARD DETAILING DEFECT OF MY CAR FROM TK HOLDINGS INC.

NHTSA ID
11040104
Incident
Oct 26, 2017
Mileage
38,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jun 29, 2017

BOTH TIMES I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN LIGHTS STARTED COMING UP ON MY DASH WITH SOUND ALERTS. CAR SHUT OFF MULTIPLE TIMES BUT WOULD RESTART WHEN I PULLED OFF THE ROAD. RIGHT CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS BROKE IN FEB 2016, LEFT CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS BROKE IN OCTOBER 2016 ALONG WITH EXHAUST CAMSHAFT BROKEN IN 2 PIECES AND NOW 5 BENT VALVES. 3 OF THE 5 BRIDGES RIPPED AND BROKEN THAT HOLDS THE EXHAUST CAMSHAFT DOWN. ENGINE STILL OUT OF THE CAR. HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL PUMP IN TANK FAILED SINCE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP IS ON CAMSHAFT THAT WAS CONNECTED TO ADJUSTER. ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE IN THE V OF THE ENGINE SO WATER PUMP , THERMOSTAT AND HOUSING REPLACED. MULTIPLE BOLT HEADS NOT RECOVERED FROM BROKEN CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLT AND SHAVINGS FOUND IN OIL.

NHTSA ID
11002072
Incident
Oct 22, 2016
Mileage
90 mi
Electrical
Filed Jul 29, 2014
Crash reported

MY CAR HAS KEYLESS ENTRY TO TURN ON AND OFF IGNITION. WHEN I PARKED THE CAR IN THE GARAGE, I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION BUT FAILED TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND IT WAS LEFT IN DRIVE. I WALKED AWAY FROM THE CAR AND IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS WHERE IT HIT MY BASKETBALL POLE AND CAUSED QUITE A BIT OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I THINK THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY ON THIS VEHICLE. WITH KEYED ENTRY VEHICLES YOU CAN NOT TURN OFF THE ENGINE WHILE IT IS IN DRIVE AND MUST BE PLACED IN PARK TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. OTHER KEYLESS VEHICLES I HAVE DRIVEN SUCH AS THE AUDI A8 HAVE A FEATURE IF YOU TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WHILE IN DRIVE IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY PUT THE CAR IN PARK. THE PORSCHE PANAMERA, ON THE OTHER HAND, TAKES THE CAR OUT OF DRIVE AND PUTS IT INTO NEUTRAL SO THAT IT CAN ROLL FORWARD OR BACKWARD WHICH I BELIEVE IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. IN MY CASE, IT TOOK THE CAR OUT OF DRIVE AND MOVED TO NEUTRAL TO ALLOW IT TO ROLL BACKWARDS. IF THERE WAS A CHILD BEHIND MY CAR THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF DESIGN FEATURE OF KEYLESS VEHICLES THAT WOULD PUT THE CAR IN TO PARK WHEN THE ENGINE IS TURNED OFF OR AT LEAST NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO ACCIDENTALLY TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WILL IN STILL IN THE DRIVE POSITION. I AM NOT SURE HOW OTHER MANUFACTURERS DEAL WITH KEYLESS ENTRY BUT I FEEL THE DESIGN OF THE PORSCHE WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY. *JS

NHTSA ID
10617434
Incident
Jul 26, 2014
Mileage
65,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSTR 2642

Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000

SPTL 2607a

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

SPTL 2607

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

13/26

ENGINE

Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)

TSTR 2641

PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2

TSTR 2641

PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Porsche Panamera 4S by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
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Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.