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
Every Panamera year
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.