2014 Porsche PANAMERA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Porsche PANAMERA has 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (27% of all complaints), specifically: my car a panamera s 2014 is showing the issues presented in the safety recall 19v-446. if i move the shift level to "park" position and remove the ignition key, the car is not really in "park". if the the car is in a slope it will move. i put my vin number in your site and porsche site and is ind.

5 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

6 complaints

27%

• MY CAR A PANAMERA S 2014 IS SHOWING THE ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 19V-446. IF I MOVE THE SHIFT LEVEL TO "PARK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, THE CAR IS NOT REALLY IN "PARK". IF THE THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE IT WILL MOVE. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN YOUR SITE AND PORSCHE SITE AND IS IND
• MY 2014 PANAMERA 4 STARTED HAVING THIS ISSUE ON 10/09/2019. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING IT OR IT MIGHT ROLL DOWN THE STREET AND INTO TRAFFIC. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS TO BE TIED TO T
• Car engine frequently stalls while driving, usually at stop or slow speed (e.g. intersection). Electrical system remains on; turning off and on ignition will restart car and allow driving. Had problem investigated and was told it was a transmission sensor which was repaired but failed to fix probl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“MY CAR A PANAMERA S 2014 IS SHOWING THE ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 19V-446. IF I MOVE THE SHIFT LEVEL TO "PARK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, THE CAR IS NOT REALLY IN "PARK". IF THE THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE IT WILL MOVE. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN YOUR SITE AND PORSCHE SITE AND IS IND”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

18%

• CAR GOT A PROBLEM WITH THEIR STEREO SYSTEM AND BACK CAMERA. THEY TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THEM THEY EVEN INSTALLED NEW PCM UNIT. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED.
• The PCM infotainment unit continuously reboot itself. It drains the battery very fast.
• I own a 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid (VIN XXX). I experienced repeated hybrid system warning lights and high-voltage battery fault codes. I brought the vehicle to Porsche Atlanta Perimeter for a safety inspection. The dealership did NOT perform the required PIWIS Hybrid Battery Test Plan, did NO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR GOT A PROBLEM WITH THEIR STEREO SYSTEM AND BACK CAMERA. THEY TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THEM THEY EVEN INSTALLED NEW PCM UNIT. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

3 complaints

14%

• THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY (5 MPH) TO THE BACK OF LARGE PARKING LOT. AS THE SPACE WAS ENTERED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED THROUGH THE END OF THE PARKING SPACE, WENT OVER THE GRASS DIVIDER, DOWN A HILL AND HIT A PARKED CAR. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP ON BRAKE
• I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR
• MY 2014 PANAMERA 4 STARTED HAVING THIS ISSUE ON 10/09/2019. I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK AND FOUND THAT THE CAR WAS STILL MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. I HAVE TO SET THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON THE CAR BEFORE LEAVING IT OR IT MIGHT ROLL DOWN THE STREET AND INTO TRAFFIC. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS TO BE TIED TO T

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY (5 MPH) TO THE BACK OF LARGE PARKING LOT. AS THE SPACE WAS ENTERED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED THROUGH THE END OF THE PARKING SPACE, WENT OVER THE GRASS DIVIDER, DOWN A HILL AND HIT A PARKED CAR. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP ON BRAKE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

3 complaints

14%

• I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR
• ON JUNE 21 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA, FOR A DEFECT WHICH COULD CAUSE IT TO CATCH FIRE WHILE PARKED. PORSCHE NORTH AMERICA HAS NOT YET ISSUED A FIX AND CAN PROVIDE NO FORECAST OF WHEN THE FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE. WITH SUCH A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN, THERE SHOULD BE MORE
• The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a knocking sound and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft ad

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

2 complaints

• I called the Porsche dealer regarding my open recall and they are unable to check my vehicle for 2 months. That is unacceptable. What are my next steps?
• A few times there has been condensation collecting in the passenger front head light. This time the condensation has damaged the headlight to where it does not work anymore.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I called the Porsche dealer regarding my open recall and they are unable to check my vehicle for 2 months. That is unacceptable. What are my next steps?”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 22 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: MY CAR A PANAMERA S 2014 IS SHOWING THE ISSUES PRESENTED IN THE SAFETY RECALL 19V-446. IF I MOVE THE SHIFT LEVEL TO "PARK" POSITION AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY, THE CAR IS NOT REALLY IN "PARK". IF THE THE CAR IS IN A SLOPE IT WILL MOVE. I PUT MY VIN NUMBER IN YOUR SITE AND PORSCHE SITE AND IS IND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: CAR GOT A PROBLEM WITH THEIR STEREO SYSTEM AND BACK CAMERA. THEY TRIED COUPLE OF TIMES BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIX IT. ACCORDING TO THEM THEY EVEN INSTALLED NEW PCM UNIT. BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: THE CAR WAS DRIVEN SLOWLY (5 MPH) TO THE BACK OF LARGE PARKING LOT. AS THE SPACE WAS ENTERED AND DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STOP CAR, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND CONTINUED THROUGH THE END OF THE PARKING SPACE, WENT OVER THE GRASS DIVIDER, DOWN A HILL AND HIT A PARKED CAR. DRIVER WAS ATTEMPTING TO STEP ON BRAKE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I WAS DRIVING VERY SLOW OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY TO TURN LEFT INTO THE STREET OF MY SUBDIVISION , BUT THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT TURN AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED , I HIT THE RAKES NOTHING HAPPENED AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIT HITTING THE FENCE AND THE HOUSE AHEAD AND CRASHED ON THE BREAK WALL , AIR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)