Porsche Panamera Complaints

10 consumer complaints on file.

• #11741450June 2, 2026
  SUSPENSION, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

  The vehicle is new Porsche Certified pre-owned 2025 Porsche Panamera turbo with Porsche active suspension management. Vehicle has 2000 miles on the odometer. The car was at the dealer for an issue related to its online connectivity. As this was worked upon, I was allowed to pick up the car. At that time, I noticed a Chassis error(Image attached). The car's suspension. was inactive and the ride was extremely low and bumpy. A small bump on the road caused me to almost lose control of the car. Some of the safety features were also disabled as this error showed up. The car was not drivable, so I brought the car to the dealership and the service manager told me that this error was noted by them as they were working on the PCM and should be fixable. However, after about 50 days of the vehicle in the dealership( April 9 2026- now), they have been unable to find a resolution to clear this error and I have been without the vehicle. I am being told Porsche Germany and Porsche North America engineering are unable to identify or unable to repair the chassis computer and there are more vehicles in a similar situation around the country. I have called Porsche North America for support or help with explaining the reason why this brand new vehicle has this defect. I have made close to 20 phone calls after countless hours of being on hold and waiting, with 0 calls returned. I got one email back after 40 days saying the local dealership will handle my case and Porsche North America will close my case even though my car was still being repaired. I believe this may be a manufacturing/ design error and may involve several other cars. This needs to be investigated and Porsche needs to issue a recall to address this concern in other similar cars in the country.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11732782April 21, 2026
  POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  The contact owns a 2023 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the vehicle independently shifted from drive(D) to neutral(N), and the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information. The messages "Speed Limit Display Limited”, “No Navigation Data Available", "Left Taillight Fault - Check Taillight", and "Right Taillight Error”, and “Service Necessary" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure was not duplicated. The CPU was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11722795March 8, 2026
  SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Primary Symptom: Pronounced, abnormal vibration felt specifically through the driver or passenger seat frame and floorboard. Operating Conditions: Vibration starts at 45 mph and is most severe between 55-65 mph. Also can be felt at idle when vehicle is in P or N or D. Safety Risk: Distracts the driver from road conditions and the vibration seems to be getting worse over time.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11721419March 2, 2026
  FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  The contact owns a 2025 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that on several occasions, the Forward Collision Avoidance system activated without an object or vehicle nearby. The vehicle abruptly shut off, and the Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer on two occasions, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was forwarded an accident form by email, even though the vehicle was never involved in a crash. The contact forwarded an email to the manufacturer that the vehicle was not involved in a crash. The contact had not yet received a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11710749January 13, 2026
  LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

  I purchased this vehicle in July 2025 from Porsche Delaware. The car had 7000 miles on it certified preowned after owning it for one week I started having yellow lights come on for parking lien changer detections driving assistance brought it into Porsche in Clifton Park New York, they recorded the car got the car back. Same incident occurred several days later brought it again. Recorded car again had car for a few weeks. The car actually slammed on the brakes like I was having a collision with absolutely nothing in front of me at all. They found a recall National bulletin had the car for four weeks. Tried to have it re-create what happened it did not. They said everything was fixed and replaced a bunch of things. Hopefully it fixed it. They had Porsche engineers involved. I got the car back. I had it go on a total of seven weeks with Lemon lawyers never given a loaner and now I receive the car back in November I was driving. It is now January 13. I was driving down the street on [XXX] of 2026 with my daughter and the car doing 30 miles an hour slammed on the brakes again saying I was having a collision to a complete stop with nothing at all in front of me. My daughter was injured from the seatbelt. I was injured by hitting the dashboard. The car did not have a collision. It was untouched. I am demanding that somebody reached out to me from Porsche and they still will not do anything. the car is a safety hazard and someone is gonna get really hurt more than we are now my name is [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] is my phone number. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11656723April 25, 2025
  AIR BAGS

  I was parked on surface parking lot with no cars around me, when I put the vehicle in reverse to back out of the parking space, within 2 or 3 seconds the steering wheel airbag exploded without warning. I did not hit anything backing out and there was no collision. I simply put the vehicle in reverse when the airbag exploded. The vehicle was towed to the dealership Porsche Dallas, 6107 Lemmon Ave., Dallas Texas 75209, and has been there since the incident happened on Feb. 1, 2025. All of the diagnostic data from the vehicle was sent to the engineers at Porsche Cars of North America in Atlanta. As of this date I have not been advised why the steering wheel airbag exploded. My left forearm was severely injured and I was treated in ER clinic. I have photos of the Vehicle immediately after the airbag exploded showing the Vehicle had backed up only a few feet when the airbag exploded. Also photos of my injury.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  1

  Deaths:

  0

• #11634740January 7, 2025
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  1. The field component system the primary issue is stalling under normal operating conditions. The vehicle is available for inspection. It is currently at Chantilly dealership. 2. The stalling issue occurred twice under normal driving conditions, which created a significant risk of an accident. The first time I was driving alone, crossing a major freeway when it stalled the second time, my daughter was with me under the same circumstance, which could’ve led to a dangerous situation for my family as well as other vehicles. 3. The dealership have stated that they could not replicate the issue. They have not been able to reproduce the stalling or deemed further repairs necessary. 4. The vehicle has been with the dealership since November 22, 2024. They have not worked with Porsche engineering on my concern with the stalling. 5. There were no warning or lights displayed prior to the stalling issue. The stalling first appeared shortly after I purchased the vehicle and I contacted the dealership on that issue as well as software errors that stated that safety issues were currently restricted. Please note, the vehicle has been in the dealership positions more than mine the software issue they said they fixed however, this would be the second attempt I have not had a vehicle back in my possession to be able to verify that however, it is the stalling that is a safety risk, and I believe is life-threatening. We have requested from Porsche to see and understand the repairs that were conducted on my vehicle. Currently there are only codes listed and we have asked several times so we could see if the following were completed checking: fuel system check,the engine control unit, check for transmission issues, electrical malfunctions, air intake or exhaust problems, faulty auto control systems, and break-in period Complications. Currently according to your system, there are no recalls however, Porsche stated that they fixed recalls on my vehicle so I am confused.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11534599July 26, 2023
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE

  A message appeared on the dashboard indicating a "Critical Electrical Failure" and "Park Safely" when I turned the key to start the car. This car is a plug-in e-hybrid (my 3rd of this model) and I always assumed that in case of a major failure, I could either use the engine or the electric propulsion system. This was not the case. Although the instruments had power the transmission could not be moved from park and the steering was inoperative. The vehicle was totally immobilized. And the advice to "Park Safely" is ridiculous because there was no way to move the vehicle. Fortunately I was parked when this occurred. But if I was at a traffic light or this happened while I was underway, the safety implications are frightening. The vehicle would have been an immovable obstacle on the roadway. Plus there is not any kind of emergency "neutral" release so the vehicle could at least be pushed. The flatbed tow truck sent by Porsche Connect had to drag the vehicle on to its bed. And if I had not been in a nose in space as I was, even towing would have been nearly impossible.

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11512917March 20, 2023
  POWER TRAIN

  To whom it may concern; I am writing you with deep disappointment as I am experiencing dissatisfaction with the quality of car that I leased on December, 06, 2021. Panamera was always my dream car, however, today it is a life threat to me and my family. The car is experiencing failure during drive, it self shifts itself to neutral while driving as well failed AC system. Yesterday, 3/19/23, on freeway, I almost got into car accident because of that shift. The car suddenly stopped, and almost got hit by other 3 cars behind me. The problem started since December 2022 with a frequency of once or twice a month. I made an appointment with Rusnak Pasadena dealership shop to run diagnostics. They found nothing… based on 15-20 min drive. The problem started increasing in frequency to 2-3 times a week. It is extremely unsafe now. During time I was leasing car, I never missed any payments, was compliant with due dates, being a proper customer to Porsche dealer (which counts back for many years now). Again, I love the car, it is my dream car, however it is a threat now to my life and my family life. I beg your attention to this matter, as it is frustrating and disappointing experience now. Thank you for your time and business, I would like to remain good customer of Porsche in future, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0

• #11460848April 15, 2022
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  I call to your attention the potential safety issues resulting from manufactories furnishing only one key. the single key fob won't start traveling with no dealer access lost or stolen key fob battery dies etc., etc. Duplicate key fobs are essential Porsche Cars USA is negligent

  Crash:

  No

  Fire:

  No

  Injuries:

  0

  Deaths:

  0