CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S 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 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
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 contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the cam shaft adjuster was loosened. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was appro
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 BEING BLOCKED WITHH DEBRIS. THIS RESULTED IN A MASSIVE CIRCUIT SHORTAGE IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL AND SOUND SYSTEM LOCATED IN MY TRUNK RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNDRIVEABLE.
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 SERVICE ACTION BUT I DIDN'T KNEW ABOUT THAT. FEW BOLT FELT DOWN TO THE ENGINE. I LEFT CAR TO PORSCHE DEALERSHIP IN POZNA (POLAND). IN COMING DAYS THIS DEALERSHIP WILL SEND A LETTER TO PORSCHE EUROPE TO COVER MY REPAIR COST. KINDLY PLEASE FOR SUPPORT IN MY ISSUE. I WAS INFORMED THAT PORSCHE EUROPE MIGHT NOT BE INTERESTED TO COVER SUCH REPAIR COST BECAUSE THIS CAR CAME
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 FINALLY LOST POWER. I TRIED TO START THE CAR AGAIN AND AGAIN WITH NO LUCK. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I CONSIDER MYSELF A VERY LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. AFTER CHECKING THE CAR AND CHANGING MANY PARTS, IT WAS DIAGNOSED. CAMSHAFT SPROCKET BOLTS SHEERED OFF CAUSING CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO ENGINE. THE BOLTS AND ALUMINUM PARTICLE ENTERED THE ENGINE CYLINDERHEADS AND PISTON WITH MAJORENGINE FAILURE.
ENGINE LIGHT ON AND OF DEALERSHIP DOESN'T TAKE CARE RECAL AH08
2010 Porsche Panamera 4S questions
Does the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S: 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 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Electrical System (3), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.