CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Porsche Panamera has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (21 reports).
2011 Porsche Panamera 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 problems
Problem areas named in the 34 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 21 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiffened, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, gray smoke entered the cabin, and all warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. A fire originated from under the passenger side of the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished using a fire extinguisher. A police report and a fire department report were filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed by the police department and was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000.
My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.
I am reporting an issue with the AH08 recall (NHTSA Campaign 17V368) for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S. I experienced the failure on December 27, 2024, while driving on the highway. I scheduled repair at Porsche Greensboro (Foreign Cars Italia) for Dec 31, 2024, but they kept my vehicle for 33 days without completing any recall work. They then advised me to contact another dealer. I arranged to have the vehicle towed to Porsche Southpoint in Durham, NC, for a February 3, 2025 appointment. As of June 2025, none of the recall repairs have been performed, and the dealer is requesting $12,000 to disassemble the engine for damage stemming from the AH08 issueâwork that should be covered under th
On [XXX], I experienced the failure associated with the AH08 recall while driving on the highway. I promptly scheduled an appointment at Porsche Greensboro (Foreign Cars Italia) for December 31, 2024, at 8:00 AM (Confirmation Code: [XXX]) to address recalls AH08, AKA7, AKB1, and ANB4. Despite keeping my vehicle for 30 days, Porsche Greensboro did not complete any of the recall services and ultimately informed me that they could not perform the work in a timely manner, advising me to contact another dealership. Following this, I scheduled an appointment at Porsche Southpoint for February 3, 2025, at 9:20 AM (Confirmation Code: [XXX]), and Porsche Greensboro arranged to have the vehicle towed
Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was PCM problem (the gas would not come up) and it was a reduced engine problem. The car not accelerating despite pressing the pedal can pose serious safety problems. I have not taken the car to a dealer to repair yet.
2011 Porsche Panamera questions
Does the 2011 Porsche Panamera have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Panamera: 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; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Panamera?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (21), Electrical System (6), Power Train (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Porsche Panamera 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.