This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Porsche Panamera 4s.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S has 4 recalls, the most serious being two equal-severity issues: a rollaway risk if the vehicle is exited without the transmission in Park, and an electrical short that can lead to a fire.
The rollaway concern involves the gear position system failing to ensure the car is properly secured when parked, meaning the vehicle can drift and strike other vehicles or people. The electrical short is a separate risk with no driver warning, raising the possibility of a fire starting in the car's electrical system. On the engine side, camshaft controllers inside the engine can work loose, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving and leaving the driver without power. There is also a lighting recall covering headlights that may be misaimed, either failing to light the road adequately ahead or throwing glare into the eyes of oncoming drivers.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bushing connecting the gear selector lever to the gearbox can wear and detach over time. This may let you move the shift lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission is actually in a different gear, with no warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Use the parking brake until your vehicle is repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the blower control unit if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The camshaft controller fastening screws may loosen inside the engine, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
