The most-reported Panamera run is WP0AA2A79BL (2011 builds) with 4 complaints, 2.9× the typical run. Engine problems make up 32% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 2.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for Panamera model years 2010–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Porsche Panamera has 75 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 17% of every Panamera complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WP0AA2A79BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A79EL•••••• | 2014 | 1 | — | |
| WP0AB2A76BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A70CL•••••• | 2012 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2A70BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A71BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A74BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A76BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A78BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AD2A71DL•••••• | 2013 | — | — | |
| WP0AB2A77BL•••••• | 2011 | — | — | |
| WP0AA2A77CL•••••• | 2012 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 63 Panamera runs has 2 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 99 Panamera VINs so far, most often 2018, 2015, 2023 builds; 2 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Porsche Panamera the gap between build years is 2.1×: a 2011 car draws 2.1 complaints per run, a 2015 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | — | |
| 2018 | 12 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 12 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 9 | — | |
| 2012 | 11 | 8 | — | |
| 2011 | 32 | 15 | — |
Heaviest year here is 2011 at 2.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2015 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 32% of everything Porsche Panamera owners report: Engine, 38 of 103 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System | — | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | — | |
| Air Bags | 2 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 18 recall campaigns on the Porsche Panamera; the 6 below cover build years 2011 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 19V446000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 2011–2016 |
| 19V322000 | Electrical System | 2011–2016 |
| 22V656000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 2011–2016 |
| 23V033000 | Electrical System | 2017–2021 |
| 25V634000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2024–2026 |
| 25V896000 | Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2024–2025 |
19V446000 was opened in 2019 on cars built from 2011: 8 years on the road before the recall.
The Panamera against its rivals
The Panamera draws 1.4 complaints per production run; the Dodge Charger 4.6, the Tesla Model S 5.5 and the Lucid Air 1.8. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera | 103 | 75 | 4.9% | |
| Dodge Charger | 5,214 | 1,143 | 4.3% | |
| Tesla Model S | 1,139 | 206 | 8.6% | |
| Lucid Air | 77 | 44 | 20.8% |
How serious were they
Of the 103 reports on the Porsche Panamera, 4.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Porsche Panamera | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 103 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 5 (4.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 2 (1.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Porsche Panamera share of that is 103 complaints over 75 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Porsche Panamera VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 103 NHTSA complaints from 75 Panamera runs and 18 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Panamera production run has the most complaints?
WP0AA2A79BL, a 2011 build, with 4 complaints. The typical Panamera run has 1.4.
Which Panamera years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 2.1 complaints per run and 2015 lightest at 1.
Does the Panamera get more complaints than the Dodge Charger?
No: 1.4 complaints per production run for the Panamera against 4.6 for the Dodge Charger.
How many Panamera complaints involve a crash?
4.9% of 103 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 2 involved a fire.
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