2010 Porsche Panamera Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Porsche Panamera (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and engine (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 451 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 93 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 11 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.
- Electrical system2 40%
- Fuel system2 40%
- Engine1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “A small hit on the front by a motor cycle. No damage to motorcycle and just a small dent to Panamera on the front. But the Panamera caught fire immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10328766, filed 2010-05, 1,200 milesFuel system: “Failure of the high pressure fuel pump caused loss of power. Vehicle driven to Porsche dealer who was too busy to do a scan for an entire week and sent me away on a 65 MPH highway. My repair shop scanned and identified the problem. Car at home to be towed into Porsche dealer for repairs. Cannot be driven because loss of power could cause sudden stop and serious accident on highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10956944, filed 2017-02, 65,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2010 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. However, the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10651470, filed 2014-10, 47,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,200 and 65,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 10V141000Apr 8, 2010Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Porsche Panamera 2010
Porsche has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2010 panamera s, 4s and turbo 4-door sedan. If the front seats are adjusted towards an extreme position, resulting in unfavorable tolerance of the mating components, it is possible that the…
Recall details for the 2010 Porsche Panamera → · 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. 451 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. 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, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. 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, Suspension, Steering. 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, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. 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
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 50,000 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2018 | 12 | 70,000 | 6 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 5 | 16,500 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 14 | 74,400 | 3 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 12 | 25,000 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 13 | 76,140 | 5 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 34 | 68,120 | 5 | — | 21 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2010 | 5 | 47,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Porsche Panamera model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Porsche Panamera have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2010 Porsche Panamera as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2010 Porsche Panamera is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.
Has the 2010 Porsche Panamera been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Porsche Panamera reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,200 and 65,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.