What Porsche Panamera owners have reported to NHTSA, the service bulletins the manufacturer sent dealers, and any federal defect investigations, by model year. See Porsche Panamera safety recalls or check your VIN.
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA, by the model year of the vehicle. A high count can also mean a popular year, so compare it with how many were sold.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injured | Deaths | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 237 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 349 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 407 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 404 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 458 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 593 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 627 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 645 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 713 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 730 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 502 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 481 |
| 2014 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 482 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 471 |
| 2012 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 475 |
| 2011 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 457 |
| 2010 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 449 |
The vehicle systems named most often in Porsche Panamera complaints (one complaint can name several).
In the owners’ own words, as filed with NHTSA. Unverified reports; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
The contact owned a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiffened, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, gray smoke entered the cabin, and all warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. A fire originated from under the passenger side of the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished using a fire extinguisher. A police report and a fire department report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed by the police department and was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
The vehicle is new Porsche Certified pre-owned 2025 Porsche Panamera turbo with Porsche active suspension management. Vehicle has 2000 miles on the odometer. The car was at the dealer for an issue related to its online connectivity. As this was worked upon, I was allowed to pick up the car. At that time, I noticed a Chassis error(Image attached). The car's suspension. was inactive and the ride was extremely low and bumpy. A small bump on the road caused me to almost lose control of the car. Some of the safety features were also disabled as this error showed up. The car was not drivable, so I brought the car to the dealership and the service manager told me that this error was noted by them a…
The contact owns a 2023 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the vehicle independently shifted from drive(D) to neutral(N), and the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information. The messages "Speed Limit Display Limitedâ, âNo Navigation Data Available", "Left Taillight Fault - Check Taillight", and "Right Taillight Errorâ, and âService Necessary" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure was not duplicated. The CPU was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Primary Symptom: Pronounced, abnormal vibration felt specifically through the driver or passenger seat frame and floorboard. Operating Conditions: Vibration starts at 45 mph and is most severe between 55-65 mph. Also can be felt at idle when vehicle is in P or N or D. Safety Risk: Distracts the driver from road conditions and the vibration seems to be getting worse over time.
The contact owns a 2025 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that on several occasions, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated without an object or vehicle nearby. The vehicle abruptly shut off, and the Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on two occasions, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was forwarded an accident form by email, even though the vehicle was never involved in a crash. The contact forwarded an email to the manufacturer that the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact had not yet received a response fro…
The ride height sensor on the right front suspension is mounted to the upper control arm via a plastic bolt and bracket. This plastic mounting component failed under normal driving conditions. The failure caused the ride height sensor to malfunction, which directly affects the vehicle's air suspension system and its ability to maintain proper ride height and handling characteristics. When driving, I received multiple chassis height warning messages stating that the chassis was too high or too low or malfunctioning. The ride height sensor is a critical component of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system. Its failure can result in: - Incorrect suspension height, affecting vehi…
I purchased this vehicle in July 2025 from Porsche Delaware. The car had 7000 miles on it certified preowned after owning it for one week I started having yellow lights come on for parking lien changer detections driving assistance brought it into Porsche in Clifton Park New York, they recorded the car got the car back. Same incident occurred several days later brought it again. Recorded car again had car for a few weeks. The car actually slammed on the brakes like I was having a collision with absolutely nothing in front of me at all. They found a recall National bulletin had the car for four weeks. Tried to have it re-create what happened it did not. They said everything was fixed and repl…
The main water pump on my 2018 Porsche Panamera 4S failed prematurely. This is not a simple external coolant leak; the internal seal failed, allowing pressurized engine coolant to migrate into the vehicle's vacuum system. The coolant traveled through the vacuum lines and contaminated the vacuum solenoids and change-over valves. This failure mode presents a significant safety hazard because the vacuum system controls critical engine components, including turbocharger wastegates and exhaust flaps. Contamination of these components can lead to sudden loss of power, "limp mode" activation while driving at highway speeds, or unexpected engine behavior, increasing the risk of a crash. Cross-Refe…
Repair instructions and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about known issues. A TSB is not a recall, and the repair is usually free only while the car is under warranty; ask your dealer for the bulletin number.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Approval: Wheels and Tires
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
Technical Information for Need to Replace Components of the High-Voltage Battery - High-Voltage Battery Control Unit / Cell module; No Mixed Installation Permitted: Observe Specified Approach
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
Porsche intranet posting for Campaign WSM5 â Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
Technical Information for Campaign WSM5 â Replacing engine data sticker (VECI)
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opens these when complaints point to a possible safety defect. Many end in a recall.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 20
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-spe
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation public data (complaints, manufacturer communications, investigations), model years 2010 and later. Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA.
In complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2026, owners most often name: engine, electrical system, power train. 146 complaints are on record.
No. A complaint is an unverified report from an owner. A technical service bulletin (TSB) is the manufacturer telling dealers how to fix a known issue; it is not a safety recall and is usually covered only under warranty. A recall is a formal safety action, and its repair is free.
File a vehicle safety complaint at NHTSA.gov. NHTSA reads every report, and patterns of complaints are what open defect investigations and, eventually, recalls.
