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2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo is engine and cooling. It has 1.5 times the complaints of a typical Panamera Turbo model year.

Typical year1.5x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service bulletins
394
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    1

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    3
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls 3

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported August 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Recall number 22V656000 · Recall details

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported June 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

Recall number 19V446000 · Recall details

EngineReported June 7, 2017 · 18,005 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.

Recall number 17V368000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo 394

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 394 bulletins for the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo

What 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · NC

2010 porsche panamera. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs related to pcna camshaft controller safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle stalled while being driven. The vehicle was repaired.

Filed Jun 14, 2017 · Engine · 36,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 porsche panamera turbo. While driving 70 MPH and attempting to pass a vehicle, the check engine and all wheel drive system indicators illuminated. The rear of the vehicle began to swerve independently. The contact pulled over and was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to okemos auto collection (2186 jolly rd, okemos, mi 48864) where it was diagnosed that the engine experienced a lower end failure, as evidenced by the engine oil and coolant mixing. The engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the contact should pay for the dealer to disassemble the engine to determine if it was an internal failure, and porsche would assist, if necessary. The dealer also stated that a cam shaft repair was previously performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v368000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. ...updated 08/02/17 *bf

Filed May 18, 2017 · Engine · 68,700 miles · AL

My 2010 porsche panamera turbo (has only 68,700 miles on it) was accelerating from a red light on a busy city street going straight. As I approached 50 MPH the check engine light came on with a message that said "4wd system failure and auto stop/start function disabled". So, I had it towed to the porsche dealer for service. They found the cam adjuster bolts on one bank had sheared off and the cam adjuster on the other bank had loosened up. Then a simple internet web search revealed that this is a problem well known world wide by porsche but only china forced a recall due to safety. So there's already a precedent for a recall on this issue. Defective or substandard cam adjuster bolts destroys the unit itself then fall off into the engine and destroy the engine. You can't just replace the bolts. Porsche does not sale the bolts seperate because the bolts are apart of the unit itself. The bolts are made of aluminum which is both a major design flaw and the cause of the failure. They later updated the unit with titanium bolts. However, this is only a red herring and does nothing to address the 1000's of porsche owners in america that's already suffered an engine failure and should be reimbursed and it does nothing to prevent catastrophe for those whose engine will eventually fail. This bandaid also does nothing to address all engines made before the 2013 update that'll likely self destruct and lead to complete engine failure which can lock-up the motor and cause serious injury or death at highway speeds or in traffic. The us government should force porsche to recall these engines just like china did and hold porsche accountable to replace all the defective cam adjusters and the ones that has already failed should have engine replaced if it's so bad they can't even find the bolts. Porsche should be ashamed. If recalled porsche could owe some people between $4k to $45k.

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Questions about the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo

Is the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo, 1.5 times a typical Panamera Turbo model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo?

Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (1).

How many recalls does the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo have?

3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, power train and engine.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Porsche Panamera Turbo engine?

Yes, 1 recall: 17V368000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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