Porsche Panamera: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,673 Porsche Panamera cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2009 and 2026.
In a sample of 386 cars, 27.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (7.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 15 recalls for this model; 2.6% of registered cars still have an open recall.
1.8% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 7.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 7.3% |
| Tyre damaged | 6% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 3.4% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 2.1% |
| Tyre bulging | 1.6% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 1% |
| Reflector defective | 1% |
| Exhaust not gas-tight / exhaust gases discharged unsafely | 0.8% |
| Rear light lens badly damaged or removed | 0.5% |
Share of 386 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 8.5% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 2.3% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.3% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,673 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 2.6% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 1.8% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2009 to 2026 |
All Porsche Panamera passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | suspension | serious | 17 |
| 2024-11-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 6 |
| 2024-11-07 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 262 |
| 2023-07-25 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | – | 0 |
| 2023-02-17 | electrical system | serious | 361 |
| 2021-07-02 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 7 |
| 2020-03-05 | brakes | – | 1,122 |
| 2019-10-08 | electrical system | serious | 1,461 |
| 2019-09-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 271 |
| 2019-07-22 | brakes | – | 2,969 |
| 2019-04-04 | brakes | – | 1,122 |
| 2019-01-28 | steering | – | 932 |
| 2018-07-17 | suspension | – | 193 |
| 2017-07-19 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 67 |
| 2015-03-18 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 67 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Porsche Panamera fail the APK?
In a sample of 386 cars first registered 2012–2021, 27.2% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Porsche Panamera?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (7.5%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (7.3%), tyre damaged (6%).
Does the Porsche Panamera have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 15 recalls. 2.6% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Porsche models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.