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PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S

15 NHTSA complaints and 4 safety recalls across model years 2010–2011.

Complaints
15
Recalls
4
Model years
2

The PORSCHEPANAMERA 4S appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 15 consumer safety complaints and 4 recall campaigns across 2 model years (2010–2011). That averages roughly 8 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 5 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20112
201013

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

3
’14
3
’17
6
’18
1
’19
1
’22
1
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Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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NHTSA Investigations

PE21013Preliminary EvaluationClosed2021-05-17

Loss of Motive Power

DP21001Defect PetitionClosed2021-01-15

Backup Lights Fail To Illuminate

PE13009Preliminary EvaluationClosed2013-04-26

Rapid coolant loss

EA06005Engineering AnalysisClosed2006-03-15

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

PE05060Preliminary EvaluationClosed2005-11-10

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S?▼
The PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S has received 15 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2010 to 2011, with 4 recalls. That averages about 8 complaints per model year.
What years of PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S from 2010 to 2011 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.