2010 Porsche Panamera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2010 Porsche Panamera, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2010 Porsche Panamera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Porsche has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2010 panamera s, 4s and turbo 4-door sedan. If the front seats are adjusted towards an extreme position, resulting in unfavorable tolerance of the mating components, it is possible that the function of the locking mechanism of the seat belt mount can no longer be guaranteed.…
Remedy: Dealers will have an additional locking element installed on the seat belt anchoring system for both front seats. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may…
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2010 Porsche Panamera have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,733 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The design of this car incorporates something called a "rear hatch drain". This drain can be clogged with debris over time, which leads to a situation in which rainwater drains into the battery hold a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2025 · Electrical system
“High pressure fuel pump has failed i'm to believe that it was replaced but failed once again”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2010 Porsche Panamera (Panamera 4S, Panamera S, Panamera Turbo). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd |
Compare Porsche Panamera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Panamera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 5 | 34 |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 5 | 13 |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 12 |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 14 |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Porsche Panamera | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera | 6 | 12 |
| 2019 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Porsche Panamera | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Porsche Panamera | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2010 Porsche Panamera
How do I know if my 2010 Porsche Panamera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2010 Porsche Panamera; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V141000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
- 911 GT359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.