The 2011 Porsche Panamera has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 374,004 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 50 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…
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12V3290002012-07-12270 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
21
POWER TRAIN
6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints50
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My 2011 porsche panamera 4 has water coming through the ac vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.”
“My 2011 porsche panamera 4 has water coming through the ac vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.”
“I am reporting an issue with the ah08 recall (nhtsa campaign 17v368) for my 2011 porsche panamera 4s. I experienced the failure on december 27, 2024, while driving on the highway. I scheduled repair at porsche greensboro (foreign cars italia) for dec 31, 2024, but they kept my vehicle for 33 days…”
“Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was pcm problem (the gas would not come up) and it was a reduced engine problem. The car not accelerating despite pressing the pedal can pose…”
“Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was pcm problem (the gas would not come up) and it was a reduced engine problem. The car not accelerating despite pressing the pedal can pose…”
“Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was pcm problem (the gas would not come up) and it was a reduced engine problem. The car not accelerating despite pressing the pedal can pose…”
“On [xxx], I experienced the failure associated with the ah08 recall while driving on the highway. I promptly scheduled an appointment at porsche greensboro (foreign cars italia) for december 31, 2024, at 8:00 am (confirmation code: [xxx]) to address recalls ah08, aka7, akb1, and anb4. Despite…”
“2011 porsche panamera. Consumer letter writes in regard to slow response of intake camshaft. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs to the vehicle.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Porsche Panamera as of
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