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Porsche PanameraModel year report

2011 Porsche Panamera Problems

Complaints
34filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,120miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Porsche Panamera (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2011 Porsche Panamera. The part named most often is engine, with 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and transmission and drivetrain (6). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,120 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 459 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 65 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 99 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “Earlier this year, I was driving approximately at 55 MPH, my 2011 Porsche Panamera's engine lost power and power steering,. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and brakes. A similar problem was also reported by numerous drivers within a three year period on this model car (web search). When I asked if Porsche was aware of a similar issue, Porsche refused to provide an answer.”

NHTSA complaint #10852613, filed 2016-03, 94,843 miles

Electrical system: “The horn on my 2011 Porsche Panamera stopped working. I did not know until I needed to use it to avoid a potential accident. The dealer told me the problem is very common on Porsche's with headlight washers. The washer system apparently leaks behind the headlights where the horns sit. Appears to be a problem known by Porsche that, if true, is unquestionably a design defect and a safety concern. Repair required actually replacing the horns.”

NHTSA complaint #10584992, filed 2014-04, 23,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was PCM problem (the gas would not come up) and it was a reduced engine problem. The car not accelerating despite pressing the pedal can pose serious safety problems. I have not taken the car to a dealer to repair yet.”

NHTSA complaint #11653314, filed 2025-04

Other or unknown: “My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.”

NHTSA complaint #11680216, filed 2025-08

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 100,000 miles.

10%0–1010%10–2524%25–5010%50–7519%75–10019%100–15010%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,120 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2011 Porsche Panamera version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Panamera RWD3.6L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182621$3,900

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

Recall details for the 2011 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. 459 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 459 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Panamera

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020550,0001—22—Not enough data
20181270,0006—24—Not enough data
2015516,5003—22—Not enough data
20141474,4003—22—Not enough data
20131225,0003—21—Not enough data
20121376,1405—21—Not enough data
20113468,1205—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010547,0001———Not enough data

All Porsche Panamera model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2011 Porsche Panamera as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Porsche Panamera is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 21 complaints (62% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2011 Porsche Panamera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Porsche Panamera get?

The EPA rates the 2011 Porsche Panamera (Panamera, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Porsche Panamera reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,120 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 100,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.