The 2010 Porsche Panamera S has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 373,734 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 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
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2010 porsche panamera s. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, an unknown warning message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the engine had failed, however, the mechanic informed the contact that…”
“High pressure fuel pump, high pressure sensor, and in tank fuel pump all had a failure. All needed to be replaced to the tune of $2500. Read there is a recall on most of these pumps but not this year model, which uses the exact same pump that is being recalled. There have been hundreds if not in…”
“On friday february 24, 2017 a small family of 4 was travelling along interstate 5 (south) in northern california at 8:03pm cruising at 65 mph in the far left passing lane when the driver felt a heavy vibration and began to lose complete power of the vehicle including all steering, engine, and…”
“On friday february 24, 2017 a small family of 4 was travelling along interstate 5 (south) in northern california at 8:03pm cruising at 65 mph in the far left passing lane when the driver felt a heavy vibration and began to lose complete power of the vehicle including all steering, engine, and…”
“On friday february 24, 2017 a small family of 4 was travelling along interstate 5 (south) in northern california at 8:03pm cruising at 65 mph in the far left passing lane when the driver felt a heavy vibration and began to lose complete power of the vehicle including all steering, engine, and…”
“My engine light came on while I was driving so I took it to a mechanic and he tells me it's the camshaft adjuster is causing the problem. This seems to be an occurrence on 2010-11 models and is emissions related but can cause engine stall. *tr”
“Camshaft controller recall. On 9/8/2015, my vehicle abruptly stopped while I was driving on the highway. I was traveling about 60mph and suddenly heard a loud noise and the car went completely dark. All of the electrical components were dead. I coasted over to the emergency lane and when I tried…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Porsche Panamera S as of
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