2011 Porsche Panamera Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Porsche Panamera, 18% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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.
“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“Coolant warning light on - seeing leak Coolant warning light for coolant level comes on. Seeing a leak at a hose. Leaking at coolant bypass hose under intake. Coolant pipes in thermostat housing are coming loose at the epoxy joint. Chassis system failure, The car will stop abruptly on roads. And if here's that these problems that are reoccurring have been recalls before, That have not been addressed”
NHTSA complaint #11468743, filed 2022-06“The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission failed to shift as designed. The contact stated that the transmission and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number 19V446000 (Power Train). The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11467158, filed 2022-06, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Panamera. While driving 35 -40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the speed dropped to 10 MPH. The engine power reduced warning light and the traction control disabled warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the cam shaft adjuster detached and may have caused an engine block, resulting in a loss of engine power. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to see a local dealer. The failure mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10780826, filed 2015-10, 46,000 miles“The cam shaft adjuster bolts were broken and are tearing apart with in the engine and causing the car to stop and not start back again, this is also giving the check engine light, start stop mode deactivated, psm failure errors, there is a recall in china from Porsche about the same errors and same year models”
NHTSA complaint #10894113, filed 2016-08Related recalls
- 19V446000Jun 12, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016…Covers: Porsche Panamera 2011–2016, Panamera Turbo 2010–2016, Panamera 4S 2010–2016 +6 more
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- 11032387Apr 17, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.
- 11032274Apr 8, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563
- 11030909Mar 5, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission fluid. Part number 00004321048. The cars affected are ones that use the part number listed.
- 11029202Feb 27, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (00004321048) Transmission fluid. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
- 11029150Feb 12, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the 7 speed dual clutch gear box. Part numbers 0BG300047 and 0BG300047X are affected. Cars that are involved are ones that use…
- 11026367Nov 13, 2025Technical information for Checking Dual-Mass Flywheel (DMF) on Vehicles with PDK (11/14)
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Porsche Panamera
21 complaintsElectrical system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology