Most common 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Panamera 4S complaints by model year
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S recalls (4)
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
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…
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.
Electrical system
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,…
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.
Engine
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.
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.
What 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There were five unknown codes regarding the DPS. The vehicle was running roughly. The contact thought that the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the cam shaft adjuster was loosened. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Both times I was driving on the highway when lights started coming up on my dash with sound alerts. Car shut off multiple times but would restart when I pulled off the road. Right camshaft adjuster bolts broke in feb 2016, left camshaft adjuster bolts broke in October 2016 along with exhaust camshaft broken in 2 pieces and now 5 bent valves. 3 of the 5 bridges ripped and broken that holds the exhaust camshaft down. Engine still out of the car. High pressure fuel pump and fuel pump in tank failed since high pressure pump is on camshaft that was connected to adjuster. Antifreeze all over the top of the engine in the v of the engine so water pump , thermostat and housing replaced. Multiple bolt heads not recovered from broken camshaft adjuster bolt and shavings found in oil.
Electrical system
My car has keyless entry to turn on and off ignition. When I parked the car in the garage, I turned off the ignition but failed to put the car in park and it was left in drive. I walked away from the car and it began to roll backwards where it hit my basketball pole and caused quite a bit of damage to the car. I think there is a design flaw with the keyless entry on this vehicle. With keyed entry vehicles you can not turn off the engine while it is in drive and must be placed in park to turn off the vehicle. Other keyless vehicles I have driven such as the Audi a8 have a feature if you turn the vehicle off while in drive it will automatically put the car in park. The Porsche Panamera, on the other hand, takes the car out of drive and puts it into neutral so that it can roll forward or backward which I believe is a very dangerous condition. …
My vehicle was sitting outside my home for a couple weeks. I then decided to take the vehicle for a drive only to see several features in the car malfunction and not working. After taking it to the dealership I had learned the trunk of my car filled up with lots of water due to the drainage holes being blocked withh debris. This resulted in a massive circuit shortage in the rear electrical and sound system located in my trunk rendering the vehicle undriveable.
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8-cyl | 7-speed automatic | AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Panamera 4S rates average: 5.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Panamera 4S at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S?
The engine & cooling — 5 complaints, 56% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (3) and body & structure (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S, the most recent from August 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 50,000 miles; 44% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.