2010 Porsche Panamera 4S Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 56%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S, 56% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“I drove 5 minutes from my house to a gas station on my way to work. As I pulled out of the gas station and got onto a highway, the car started stalling and making a very loud,harsh noise. It was a very dangerous as cars were approaching at high speed. I pulled over and the car kept shuttering and finally lost power. I tried to start the car again and again with no luck. I had the vehicle towed to my mechanic. I consider myself a very lucky to be alive. After checking the car and changing many parts, it was diagnosed. Camshaft sprocket bolts sheered off causing catastrophic damage to engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11092769, filed 2018-05, 53,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. There were five unknown codes regarding the DPS. The vehicle was running roughly. The contact thought that the vehicle was going to stall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the cam shaft adjuster was loosened. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11623466, filed 2024-11, 130,000 milesRelated recalls
- 17V368000Jun 7, 2017Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera…Covers: Porsche Panamera 4S 2010–2012, Panamera Turbo 2010–2012, Panamera S 2010–2012 +4 more
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Porsche Panamera 4S
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.
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