2011 Porsche Panamera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 62%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,120miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Porsche Panamera, 62% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,120 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The engine of my Porsche Panamera went into a total failure because of faulty design/parts by the manufacturer (I.e. Screws broke inside the camshaft/block). After doing research online, this is a very common problem with Porsche Panamera, even the service manager at the dealership (Porsche of orlando) told me this. Due to this issue, the car, while my son was driving, essentially stopped working and quickly decelerated from 70 MPH to a complete stop in a matter of seconds. …”
NHTSA complaint #10933749, filed 2016-12, 75,000 miles“I was driving approx. At 55 MPH, engine lost power, lost power steering, brakes felt like having no power and it was very difficult to brake. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and break. A similar problem was also reported by another driver on july 12, 2012 on this model car (web search). Porsches has checked my car and they report that there is no error code and it meets their specification. When I asked if Porsche was aware of a similar issue, Porsche refused to provide an answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851162, filed 2016-03, 94,200 miles“I was driving approx. At 55 MPH, engine lost power, lost power steering, brakes felt like having no power and it was very difficult to brake. Electronic system seemed to have power, battery was not dead but engine was dead resulting in loss of power steering and break. A similar problem was also reported by another driver on july 12, 2012 on this model car (web search). Porsches has checked my car and they report that there is no error code and it meets their specification. When I asked if Porsche was aware of a similar issue, Porsche refused to provide an answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10577974, filed 2014-04, 32,000 miles“Camshaft bolts fractured. Vehicle was stationary and was getting an oil change at a Porsche mechanic. This could have resulted in fatalities and further engine damage had I been driving the vehicle. This defect was recalled on this model in china due to it being a safety issue. Porsche must be held accountable for this defect in the us, as it is aware of this issue. This is can be a devastating hazard that can cost lives. It must be attended to !!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10947697, filed 2017-01, 82,293 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 2011–2012, Panamera Turbo 2010–2012, Panamera 4S 2010–2012 +4 more
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Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Porsche Panamera
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Porsche Panamera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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