Porsche Panamera problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 65 owner complaints and 18 recalls on file for the Porsche Panamera (2010–2026). The 2018 Panamera has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
65
Recalls
18
Model years
17
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Porsche Panamera model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Porsche Panamera years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Porsche Panamera — 11 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  2. 2011 Porsche Panamera — 12 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2019 (0 complaints).

Every Porsche Panamera model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Panamera10012Airbags
2025 Panamera20002Acceleration & Cruise Control
2024 Panamera20002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 Panamera20000Electrical System
2022 Panamera10000Seats & Seat Belts
2021 Panamera20003Transmission & Drivetrain
2020 Panamera50001Engine
2019 Panamera00001—
2018 Panamera111016Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Panamera10004Electrical System
2016 Panamera21004Lighting
2015 Panamera21013Airbags
2014 Panamera80003Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Panamera60003Airbags
2012 Panamera60105Engine
2011 Panamera120105Engine
2010 Panamera20001Electrical System

Most common Porsche Panamera problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    18 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    16 complaints
  • Electrical System
    15 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Airbags
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Porsche Panamera received by NHTSA each month.

Porsche Panamera recalls

  • Recall 25V896000Dec 19, 2025172,107 vehiclesModel years 2024–2025

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V634000Sep 23, 2025177 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 25V415000Jul 15, 2025284 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: An air suspension strut failure may cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V033000Jan 27, 202324,467 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 22V656000Aug 30, 2022222,858 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

    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.

  • Recall 21V608000Aug 4, 20214,924 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 21V362000May 17, 2021565 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V735000Oct 16, 201944,128 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 19V533000Jul 17, 20197,517 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: Deactivated air bags increase the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V446000Jun 12, 201999,665 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

    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.

  • Recall 19V322000Apr 24, 201933,206 vehiclesModel years 2011–2016

    Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

  • Recall 19V180000Mar 6, 2019182 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Impaired vehicle driveability can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V115000Feb 20, 201914,110 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

  • Recall 18V898000Dec 19, 201817,667 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: An intermittent loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V841000Nov 28, 2018112 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: Braking ability that is reduced due to a corroded brake line can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V368000Jun 7, 201718,005 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V329000Jul 12, 2012270 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.

  • Recall 10V141000Apr 8, 20103,176 vehiclesModel years 2010

    Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat belt may not provide adequate protection for the seat occupant, which may increase the risk of injury or death.

Other Porsche models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology