2010 Porsche Panamera 4S Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,028miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl AWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and air bags (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,028 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 389 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 58 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 73 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine5 56%
- Electrical system3 33%
- Air bags1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Engine: “Both times I was driving on the highway when lights started coming up on my dash with sound alerts. Car shut off multiple times but would restart when I pulled off the road. Right camshaft adjuster bolts broke in feb 2016, left camshaft adjuster bolts broke in october 2016 along with exhaust camshaft broken in 2 pieces and now 5 bent valves. 3 of the 5 bridges ripped and broken that holds the exhaust camshaft down. Engine still out of the car. High pressure fuel pump and fuel pump in tank failed since high pressure pump is on camshaft that was connected to adjuster. …”
NHTSA complaint #11002072, filed 2017-06, 90 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11222142, filed 2019-06, 50,028 milesMileage when problems were reported
44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 38,000 and 65,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera 4S AWD | 4.8L 8-cyl | 7-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V656000Aug 30, 2022Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016, Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015 +16 more
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…
- 19V446000Jun 12, 2019Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)Covers: Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016, Panamera Turbo 2010–2016, Panamera S 2010–2016 +6 more
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…
- 19V322000Apr 24, 2019Electrical systemCovers: Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2016, Panamera S 2010–2016, Panamera 2011–2016 +4 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum…
- 17V368000Jun 7, 2017EngineCovers: Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2012, Panamera Turbo 2010–2012, Panamera S 2010–2012 +4 more
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…
Recall details for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 389 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037813Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037812Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037808Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model…
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Wheels, Steering, Suspension. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Steering, Suspension, Wheels. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
- 11037071Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
Other model years of the Porsche Panamera 4S
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 50,028 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
All Porsche Panamera 4S model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S get?
The EPA rates the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S (Panamera 4S, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,028 miles and the middle half falls between 38,000 and 65,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.