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2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

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 Aug 19, 2020
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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo, most frequently naming the engine and powertrain (other) categories. 3 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

  • Engine375.0%
  • Powertrain (other)125.0%

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

3 campaigns cover this model year

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
17V368000

ENGINE

Jun 7, 2017
18,005 units potentially affected
The defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
The risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number AH08View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 19, 2020

2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS RELATED TO PCNA CAMSHAFT CONTROLLER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.*JS

NHTSA ID
11349490
Incident
Mar 6, 2019
Engine
Filed Jun 14, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS A VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWERVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OKEMOS AUTO COLLECTION (2186 JOLLY RD, OKEMOS, MI 48864) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A LOWER END FAILURE, AS EVIDENCED BY THE ENGINE OIL AND COOLANT MIXING. THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD PAY FOR THE DEALER TO DISASSEMBLE THE ENGINE TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS AN INTERNAL FAILURE, AND PORSCHE WOULD ASSIST, IF NECESSARY. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT A CAM SHAFT REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V368000 (ENGINE). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000. ...UPDATED 08/02/17 *BF *CN

NHTSA ID
10995234
Incident
Jun 3, 2017
Mileage
36,000 mi
Engine
Filed May 18, 2017

MY 2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO (HAS ONLY 68,700 MILES ON IT) WAS ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT ON A BUSY CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT. AS I APPROACHED 50 MPH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITH A MESSAGE THAT SAID "4WD SYSTEM FAILURE AND AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION DISABLED". SO, I HAD IT TOWED TO THE PORSCHE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THEY FOUND THE CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS ON ONE BANK HAD SHEARED OFF AND THE CAM ADJUSTER ON THE OTHER BANK HAD LOOSENED UP. THEN A SIMPLE INTERNET WEB SEARCH REVEALED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WELL KNOWN WORLD WIDE BY PORSCHE BUT ONLY CHINA FORCED A RECALL DUE TO SAFETY. SO THERE'S ALREADY A PRECEDENT FOR A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. DEFECTIVE OR SUBSTANDARD CAM ADJUSTER BOLTS DESTROYS THE UNIT ITSELF THEN FALL OFF INTO THE ENGINE AND DESTROY THE ENGINE. YOU CAN'T JUST REPLACE THE BOLTS. PORSCHE DOES NOT SALE THE BOLTS SEPERATE BECAUSE THE BOLTS ARE APART OF THE UNIT ITSELF. THE BOLTS ARE MADE OF ALUMINUM WHICH IS BOTH A MAJOR DESIGN FLAW AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THEY LATER UPDATED THE UNIT WITH TITANIUM BOLTS. HOWEVER, THIS IS ONLY A RED HERRING AND DOES NOTHING TO ADDRESS THE 1000'S OF PORSCHE OWNERS IN AMERICA THAT'S ALREADY SUFFERED AN ENGINE FAILURE AND SHOULD BE REIMBURSED AND IT DOES NOTHING TO PREVENT CATASTROPHE FOR THOSE WHOSE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL. THIS BANDAID ALSO DOES NOTHING TO ADDRESS ALL ENGINES MADE BEFORE THE 2013 UPDATE THAT'LL LIKELY SELF DESTRUCT AND LEAD TO COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE WHICH CAN LOCK-UP THE MOTOR AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR IN TRAFFIC. THE US GOVERNMENT SHOULD FORCE PORSCHE TO RECALL THESE ENGINES JUST LIKE CHINA DID AND HOLD PORSCHE ACCOUNTABLE TO REPLACE ALL THE DEFECTIVE CAM ADJUSTERS AND THE ONES THAT HAS ALREADY FAILED SHOULD HAVE ENGINE REPLACED IF IT'S SO BAD THEY CAN'T EVEN FIND THE BOLTS. PORSCHE SHOULD BE ASHAMED. IF RECALLED PORSCHE COULD OWE SOME PEOPLE BETWEEN $4K TO $45K.

NHTSA ID
10986397
Incident
May 9, 2017
Mileage
68,700 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 Turbo by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2020010—
2019010—
2018041—
2017041—
2016030—
2015030—
2014030—
2013030—
2012240—
2011240—
2010Viewing330—

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.