2014 Porsche PANAMERA: complaints, problems and recalls

THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY (5 MPH) TO THE BACK OF LARGE PARKING LOT. AS THE SPACE WAS ENTERED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED THROUGH THE END OF THE PARKING SPACE, WENT OVER THE GRASS DIVIDER, DOWN A HILL AND HIT A PARKED CAR. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP ON BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10627085 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED . THE CAR IS TOTALED . THE CAR IS AT PORSHE DEALER IN PLANO TO INVESTIGATE .

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10823335 at NHTSA ↗

CAR GOT A PROBLEM WITH THEIR STEREO SYSTEM AND BACK CAMERA. THEY TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THEM THEY EVEN INSTALLED NEW PCM UNIT. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED.

Owner-reported narrative. 7,096 miles reported. Look up ODI 10876965 at NHTSA ↗

MY CAR A PANAMERA S 2014 IS SHOWING THE ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 19V-446. IF I MOVE THE SHIFT LEVEL TO "PARK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, THE CAR IS NOT REALLY IN "PARK". IF THE THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE IT WILL MOVE. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN YOUR SITE AND PORSCHE SITE AND IS INDICATED THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR. MY CAR IS DOING THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN THE SAFETY RECALL AND IS WITHIN THE RANGE OF PANAMERAS WITH THIS ISSUE ACCORDING TO YOUR RECALL, BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MY CAR IS NOT INCLUDED. I CALLED MY LO…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11252791 at NHTSA ↗

ON JUNE 21 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA, FOR A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CATCH FIRE WHILE PARKED. PORSCHE NORTH AMERICA HAS NOT YET ISSUED A FIX AND CAN PROVIDE NO FORECAST OF WHEN THE FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. WITH SUCH A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN, THERE SHOULD BE MORE PRESSURE ON PORSCHE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11255303 at NHTSA ↗

MY 2014 PANAMERA 4 STARTED HAVING THIS ISSUE ON 10/09/2019. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING IT OR IT MIGHT ROLL DOWN THE STREET AND INTO TRAFFIC. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS TO BE TIED TO THE RECALL 19V-446.

Owner-reported narrative. 74,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11267831 at NHTSA ↗

Car engine frequently stalls while driving, usually at stop or slow speed (e.g. intersection). Electrical system remains on; turning off and on ignition will restart car and allow driving. Had problem investigated and was told it was a transmission sensor which was repaired but failed to fix problem. Re-investigation identified transmission failure due to sensor in sealed transmission required replacement.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434407 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the vehicle would unintentionally roll forward without warning. The contact also stated that the gear selector lights would flash during the failure. The contact stated that upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle would temporarily operate as needed; however, the failure would return. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. U…

Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11485616 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2019-04-24 (April 24, 2019)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Reported: 2019-06-12 (June 12, 2019)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Consequence: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

Reported: 2022-08-30 (August 30, 2022)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.