CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (1 report).
2011 Porsche Panamera 4 recalls
Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights
On certain Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles from 2001 to 2003, the caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing.
Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected
The gear selector lever bushing that attaches the shifter to the gearbox can degrade over time and detach.
Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire
Water can get into the air conditioning blower control unit, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
Loose Camshaft Controllers Can Stall the Engine
Certain Porsche Panamera and Cayenne vehicles from the 2010 to 2012 model years may have camshaft controllers that can come loose inside the engine.
Most common 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
ON 05/24/19 WE WERE DRIVING SLOWLY IN A PAVED HOTEL PARKING LOT. WE ENTERED A PARKING SPACE AT LOW PARKING SPEED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITH EXTREMELY HIGH TORQUE & UNCONTROLLED VELOCITY, JUMPED THE CURB, FLEW OVER A HILL, SCRAPED ACROSS A LARGE BOULDER ON THE HILLTOP, AND CONTINUED UNCONTROLLABLY SPEEDING. THE ACCELERATION PROPELLED THE CAR THROUGH VERY ROUGH NATURAL DESERT TERRAIN DENSELY FILLED WITH BUSHES, LARGE CACTUS, BOULDERS AND RUTS. BRAKING HAD LITTLE OR NO EFFECT UNTIL WE SPED ABOUT HALF A FOOTBALL FIELD WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS FINALLY BROUGHT TO A STOP - JUST BEFORE A TREE AHEAD OF US. PICTURES OF THE HOTEL ROAD, PARKING LOT, THE BERM AHEAD OF THE PARKING SPACE THE CA
2011 PANAMERA CAMSHAFT RECALL. 5/24/2017 EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER. MILEAGE ~80K. DEALER STATES CAMSHAFT BOLTS SHEARED BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR REPAIR 50/50. NO KNOWN RECALLS WERE STATED AT TIME OF REPAIR. AROUND MAY 31, 2017 PORSCHE ACKNOWLEDGED MORE OR LESS THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM. HERE IS WHERE THINGS GET 'STICKY': ONCE KNOWLEDGE OF POSSIBLE RECALL, WAS PUBLIC ON JANUARY 12, 2018 LETTER RELEASED AND I RECEIVED. I CONTACTED MY DEALER TO INQUIRE ABOUT RECEIVING THE 'CORRECT' PART RATHER THAN THE REPAIR PARTS I RECEIVED ON 5/24/2017. DEALER STATED PART 'KIT' WAS NOT YET MANUFACTURED. I CALLED PORSCHE WHO STATED PARTS WERE BEING ENGINEERED AND I WOUKD BE NOTIFIED WHEN
2011 Porsche Panamera 4 questions
Does the 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Panamera 4: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected; Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire; Loose Camshaft Controllers Can Stall the Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Panamera 4?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (1), Service Brakes (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has been fixed?
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