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Porsche Panamera years to avoid

The Porsche Panamera years to avoid are 2011, 2018, 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2019 is the cleanest year on record.

163

Total complaints

18

Recall campaigns

2010–2026

Years covered

3

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Panamera years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2011High complaint rate50
2018Open safety investigation16
2017Open safety investigation1

Every Panamera year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202612
202542
202442
202360
202220
202123
202061
201901
2018avoid166
2017avoid14
201644
201563
2014223
2013183
2012165
2011avoid505
201051

Common questions

What are the worst Porsche Panamera years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Panamera years to avoid are 2011, 2018, 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2019.

What is the best year for the Porsche Panamera?

By complaint volume, 2019 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Panamera years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Porsche Panamera have?

Across all model years, the Panamera has 18 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.