CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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 Turbo problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
What owners report
THE ENGINE BEGAN TO FAIL WHILE MOVING ON A CITY STREET AND GAVE WARNINGS OF LOST HYDRAULIC ASSIST AMONG OTHERS. THE CAR WAS ROLLED BACK INTO A DRIVEWAY AND IT WAS TOWED TO A PORSCHE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ENGINE WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED DUE TO A CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLT SHEARING OFF. THIS IS A KNOWN DESIGN FLAW AND LEADS TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE TIME IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST. PORSCHE HAS RECALLED THIS PROBLEM IN CHINA ONLY : HTTP://WWW.REUTERS.COM/ARTICLE/2015/02/07/PORSCHE-CHINA-RECALL-IDUSL4N0VH06C20150207 PORSCHE REPLACED MY ENGINE FOR LESS THAN TH
MY 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO SUFFERED AN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN FLAW. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT I WAS NOT MOVING FAST AT THE TIME, BECAUSE ENGINE POWER AND HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSIST WAS LOST. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT. THE ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO FAULTY CAMSHAFT ADJUSTER BOLTS WHICH BACK-OUT AND GET SHEARED OFF BY ANOTHER MOVING PART, AND THE DEBRIS CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE. THIS HAS BEEN KNOWN TO PORSCHE FOR YEARS AND THEY HAVE RECALLED THE CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM IN CHINA ONLY! THE LINK BELOW TO REUTERS SHOWS THAT PORSCHE HAS RECALLED 14,571 CARS IN CHINA FOR THIS DEFECT, BUT NONE IN THE US OR EUROPE WHICH ARE AFFECTED B
2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo questions
Does the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo: 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 Turbo?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo 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.