The 2010 Porsche Panamera 4s has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 373,734 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
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.
POWER TRAIN19V4460002019-06-1299,665 affected
Defect
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,…
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…
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…
ENGINE17V3680002017-06-0718,005 affected
Defect
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…
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EQUIPMENT
1
STRUCTURE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“Hello, I am the owner of panamera 4s 2010 bought from american dealer. I have big critical technical problem. Please for support. I bring this car to europe. Now it is 73k km/ 45k miles. Car looks and keep as new. Vin: [xxx] camshaft adjuster aluminum bolts failure. My car was listed as a car for…”
“Hello, I am the owner of panamera 4s 2010 bought from american dealer. I have big critical technical problem. Please for support. I bring this car to europe. Now it is 73k km/ 45k miles. Car looks and keep as new. Vin: [xxx] camshaft adjuster aluminum bolts failure. My car was listed as a car for…”
“Hello, I am the owner of panamera 4s 2010 bought from american dealer. I have big critical technical problem. Please for support. I bring this car to europe. Now it is 73k km/ 45k miles. Car looks and keep as new. Vin: [xxx] camshaft adjuster aluminum bolts failure. My car was listed as a car for…”
“I drove 5 minutes from my house to a gas station on my way to work. As I pulled out of the gas station and got onto a highway, the car started stalling and making a very loud,harsh noise. It was a very dangerous as cars were approaching at high speed. I pulled over and the car kept shuttering and…”
“Engine light on and of dealership doesn't take care recal ah08”
“Takata recall received postal card detailing defect of my car from tk holdings inc.”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4s as of
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