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2011 Porsche Panamera Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Panamera, most often about the engine (65% of complaints, typically around 68,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Panamera model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2011 Porsche Panamera problems
Engine
22 complaints · 65%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Camshaft adjuster bolt pin broke off and camshaft came a part. Incident happened while sitting at a traffic light. Had the car towed to the dealership and they took a part the engine and found a bunch of metal in the oil pan. The entire engine had to be replaced. There was a recall for this issue on cars imported into…
The engine of my Porsche Panamera went into a total failure because of faulty design/parts by the manufacturer (I.e. Screws broke inside the camshaft/block). After doing research online, this is a very common problem with Porsche Panamera, even the service manager at the dealership (Porsche of orlando) told me this.…
Electrical
6 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: horn.
The horn on my 2011 Porsche Panamera stopped working. I did not know until I needed to use it to avoid a potential accident. The dealer told me the problem is very common on Porsche's with headlight washers. The washer system apparently leaks behind the headlights where the horns sit. Appears to be a problem known by…
I was driving approx. At 55 MPH, engine lost power, lost power steering, brakes felt like having no power and it was very difficult to brake. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and break. A similar problem was also reported by another…
Transmission
6 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. While driving 35 -40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the speed dropped to 10 MPH. The engine power reduced warning light and the traction control disabled warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the cam shaft…
The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. While reversing out of a parking lot, the undercarriage of the vehicle was damaged by the cement parking divider. The contact believed that the vehicle unintentionally rolled forward and became attached to the cement divider, which damaged the undercarriage. The contact…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 9%Stability control
3 complaints · 9%I was driving approx. At 55 MPH, engine lost power, lost power steering, brakes felt like having no power and it was very difficult to brake. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and break. A similar problem was also reported by another…
Earlier this year, I was driving approximately at 55 MPH, my 2011 Porsche Panamera's engine lost power and power steering,. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. A similar problem was also reported by numerous drivers within a…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idle for a few minutes, the contact attempted to place their vehicle in drive and accelerated forward but the vehicle suddenly shook and powered off. The contact had a mobile mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The mechanic stated that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Porsche Panamera recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: turbo/supercharger
Risk: If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2011 Porsche Panamera
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Panamera?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); electrical (6 complaints); transmission (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Panamera have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 30, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Porsche Panamera?
- It is the most complained-about Panamera model year since 2000, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Porsche Panamera years
- 2011