Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1.5× | 2 | Airbag | Few |
| 2025 | 2 | 1.3× | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2024 | 2 | 1.3× | 2 | Collision Avoidance | Few |
| 2021 | 2 | −20% | 3 | Transmission | Few |
| 2020 | 5 | 1.2× | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2018 | 12 | 1.8× | 6 | Engine | Caution |
| 2017 | 1 | −67% | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2016 | 3 | −44% | 4 | Window & Wiper | Average |
| 2015 | 5 | −22% | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2014 | 14 | 1.9× | 3 | Transmission | Average |
| 2013 | 12 | 1.3× | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2012 | 13 | 1.7× | 5 | Engine | Average |
| 2011 | 34 | 3.4× | 5 | Engine | Caution |
| 2010 | 5 | −44% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median Panamera year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche Panamera problems
Latest Porsche Panamera recalls
Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Remedy: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025.
Suspension › Front › Macpherson strut
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2025 Panamera E-hybrid, Taycan, and Panamera vehicles. A retaining ring on top of the suspension strut may come loose, resulting in a dislodged strut and air loss from the strut spring.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the retaining ring and reinstall it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Electrical system
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche Panamera should you avoid?
2011 and 2018 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Panamera years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2011.
What is the best year for the Porsche Panamera?
2017 has the fewest complaints compared with other Panamera years at the same age, followed by 2016 and 2015. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Porsche Panamera problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (40), electrical system (27) and transmission & drivetrain (20). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche Panamera had?
18 recalls across 2010–2026. The model year with the most is 2018. See all Porsche Panamera recalls by year.
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.