Porsche Panamera Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Porsche Panamera years to avoid

No model year of the Porsche Panamera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2026	-	1	Airbags		2	0
2025	-	2	Acceleration		2	0
2024	-	2	Driver assistance		2	0
2023	-	2	Electrical		0	0
2022	-	1	Seats		0	0
2021	-	2	Transmission		3	0
2020	-	5	Engine		1	0	Fewest complaints
2018	-	12	Engine		6	1
2017	-	1	Electrical		4	0
2016	-	3	Brakes		4	1
2015	-	5	Electrical		3	1	Fewest complaints
2014	-	14	Transmission	74,400	3	2
2013	-	12	Electrical	25,000	3	0
2012	-	13	Engine	79,280	5	0
2011	-	34	Engine	68,120	5	0
2010	-	5	Electrical		1	1	Fewest complaints

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

What years of the Porsche Panamera should you avoid?

No single model year of the Porsche Panamera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Porsche Panamera?

2010, 2015 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 5 and 5).

What is the most common problem with the Porsche Panamera?

Engine, with 41 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (29) and transmission (21).

How many recalls does the Porsche Panamera have?

18 recalls between 2010 and 2026. The 2018 model year has the most, with 6.

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