Porsche Panamera 4S Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Panamera 4S, across 12 model years (2010–2021). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Porsche Panamera 4S years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Panamera 4S model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Panamera 4S: 9 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2011 Panamera 4S: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche Panamera 4S problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Panamera 4S model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2020 Panamera 4S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Panamera 4S | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Panamera 4S | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2016 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2014 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2013 Panamera 4S | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2012 Panamera 4S | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2011 Panamera 4S | 2 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 Panamera 4S | 9 | 4 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Panamera 4S years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (9), 2011 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche Panamera 4S?
Engine, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Panamera 4S have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.