Porsche Panamera Turbo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Panamera Turbo, across 11 model years (2010–2020). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Porsche Panamera Turbo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Panamera Turbo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 Panamera Turbo: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2012 Panamera Turbo: 2 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2011 Panamera Turbo: 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 Turbo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Panamera Turbo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2017 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 4 | — | — | |
| 2016 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2015 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2014 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2013 Panamera Turbo | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2012 Panamera Turbo | 2 | 4 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Panamera Turbo | 2 | 4 | — | Engine | |
| 2010 Panamera Turbo | 3 | 3 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Panamera Turbo years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2010 (3), 2012 (2), 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 Turbo?
Engine, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Panamera Turbo have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.