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21 reports with mileage · 13 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
34 reports
21,000 miles · Mar 23, 2014
Structure
VEHICLE HAS A PUSH BUTTON TO CLOSE TRUNK (HATCH). THE HATCH IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A SAFETY MECHANISM TO PREVENT ITEMS FROM BEING CRUSHED ON CLOSING. A PIECE OF LUGGAGE WAS BETWEEN THE LATCH AND THE TOP OF THE HATCH AND, ON CLOSING, BECAME WEDGED TO THE POINT THAT THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE HATCH WAS TO CUT THROUGH THE CAR FROM THE…
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VEHICLE HAS A PUSH BUTTON TO CLOSE TRUNK (HATCH). THE HATCH IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A SAFETY MECHANISM TO PREVENT ITEMS FROM BEING CRUSHED ON CLOSING. A PIECE OF LUGGAGE WAS BETWEEN THE LATCH AND THE TOP OF THE HATCH AND, ON CLOSING, BECAME WEDGED TO THE POINT THAT THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE HATCH WAS TO CUT THROUGH THE CAR FROM THE INSIDE (REAR SEATS FALL DOWN) TO ACCESS THE LATCH MECHANISM. IF A THE HATCH DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT WITH A LUGGAGE STRAP (WHAT ELSE DOES ONE MUST OFTEN PUT IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR OTHER THAN LUGGAGE), SEEMS LIKELY THAT THE HAND OF A SMALL CHILD COULD LIKEWISE BE CRUSHED BY THE AUTOMATIC LATCHING MECHANISM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10574250
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2014
Unknown Or Other
2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INABILITY TO ACCESS A SPECIFIC SERVICE BULLETIN. *SMD
NHTSA ODI #10565132
25,000 miles · Sep 20, 2012
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE ENGINE BOLTS DISLODGED INTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE ENGINE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT ONE OF THE ENGINE BOLTS DISLODGED INTO THE ENGINE WHICH CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE ENGINE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
NHTSA ODI #10476565
7,430 miles · Dec 17, 2011
Tires
BOTH REAR TIRES, PIRELLI PZERO 275/45ZR18, WERE SEVERELY WORN AT 7430 MILES. THEY WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT MY EXPENSE OF APPROXIMATELY $950.00. I AM A VERY CONSCIENTIOUS DRIVER AND CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURES DAILY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE YOU WOULD NOT EXPECT TIRES TO BE ON THE VERGE OF BLOWING…
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BOTH REAR TIRES, PIRELLI PZERO 275/45ZR18, WERE SEVERELY WORN AT 7430 MILES. THEY WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT MY EXPENSE OF APPROXIMATELY $950.00. I AM A VERY CONSCIENTIOUS DRIVER AND CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURES DAILY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE YOU WOULD NOT EXPECT TIRES TO BE ON THE VERGE OF BLOWING OUT WITH JUST 7,400 MILES. I HAVE THE TIRES IN MY POSSESSION. *TR
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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. (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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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. (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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
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. (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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
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 IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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