NHTSA Data Explorer

Porsche Panamera

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

144

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

1,212

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

7

Crashes

10

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Porsche Panamera

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Operating state

47

Condition issue

43

Reporting mechanism

34

Engine behavior

23

Performance issue

16

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

12

Fluid issue

11

Steering behavior

10

Braking behavior

8

Driver assistance issue

7

Electrical issue

7

Electrified system issue

6

Noise

6

Safety restraint issue

6

HVAC behavior

5

Powering on/off behavior

5

Thermal issue

5

Vibration/harshness

5

Smell

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Safety restraint behavior

3

Starting behavior

3

Communication/network issue

2

Access/entry issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Recent change

1

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2023 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Apr 21, 2026


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 Limited”, “No Navigation Data Available, Left Taillight Fault - Check Taillight, and Right Taillight Error”, and “Service Necessary were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure…

2022 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Mar 8, 2026


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.

2025 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Mar 2, 2026


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…

2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Feb 26, 2026


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…

2024 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Jan 13, 2026


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…

2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Dec 8, 2025


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…

2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Nov 14, 2025


I own a 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (VIN XXX). I experienced repeated hybrid system warning lights and high-voltage battery fault codes. I brought the vehicle to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter for a safety inspection. The dealership did NOT perform the required PIWIS Hybrid Battery Test Plan, did NOT check individual cell voltages, and did NOT assess the hybrid battery control unit. Instead, they provided a basic code scan and immediately recommended a $37,000 battery replacement without…

2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Nov 14, 2025


I own a 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (VIN XXX). I experienced repeated hybrid system warning lights and high-voltage battery fault codes. I brought the vehicle to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter for a safety inspection. The dealership did NOT perform the required PIWIS Hybrid Battery Test Plan, did NOT check individual cell voltages, and did NOT assess the hybrid battery control unit. Instead, they provided a basic code scan and immediately recommended a $37,000 battery replacement without…

2018 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Nov 12, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message Engine Overheating - Park Vehicle in red letters was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, but was not diagnosed; however, the contact was advised by the dealer that the failure could be related to the coolant pump. The…

2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Oct 30, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Porsche Panamera. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle's mileage was 80,000. It was later discovered that the mileage was approximately 180,000.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.