Every 2015 Porsche Panamera recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V656000
Aug 30, 2022Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V656000 →Power Train · NHTSA 19V446000
Dec 6, 2019Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V446000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 19V322000
Apr 24, 2019Electrical System
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V322000 →
2015 Porsche Panamera complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Panamera, reporting 1 crashes, 1 injuries. Porsche has issued at least 481 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System2
- Engine2
- Air Bags1
- Hybrid Propulsion System1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (744)
- Electrical System (700)
- Equipment (627)
- Engine (507)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (335)
- Structure (181)
Read Porsche Panamera owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Porsche Panamera
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Panamera. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shut off with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The "Hybrid System Failure - Park Safely" message was displayed. The contact maneuvered the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway.”
2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA S E-HYBRIDJul 18, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11533055
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2015 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while his wife was parking the vehicle and shifted gears to park when the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy.”
2015 PORSCHE PANAMERAAug 11, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11428697
“BLOWER UNIT RECALLED. TOLD MAY RESULT IN SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION AND FIRE WHEN VEHICLE PARKED. MADE APPOINTMENT WITH HENNESSY PORCHE ATLANTA FOR REPLACEMENT. APPOINTMENT MADE 2 MONTHS AWAY FROM CALL DUE TO NEED BY HENNESSY TO HAVE PART AVAILABLE.”
2015 PORSCHE PANAMERAAug 23, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11245964
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT CALLED PORSCHE OF ARLINGTON (LOCATED AT [removed], ARLINGTON, VA 22202) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE.”
2015 PORSCHE PANAMERAAug 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11241711
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V322000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.”
2015 PORSCHE PANAMERAJul 17, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11232858
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