2010 Porsche Panamera 4S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panamera 4S years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. That is the most of any Panamera 4S model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 53,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 56% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 50,028 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 600 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: 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."
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.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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.
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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
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.
Engine
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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
Other Porsche Panamera 4S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panamera 4S model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.