2011 Porsche Panamera Service and Repair Manual
This manual matches the 2011 Porsche Panamera's specific engine, trim and drivetrain combination rather than a generic Panamera reference, so the torque values and diagnostic steps for the 3.6L V6 (4640) or the 4.8L V8 turbo (4870) reflect what Porsche actually published for your car.
Engines
- 3.6L V6 (4640) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (4840) Gas
- 3.6L V6 (4620) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (4820) Gas
- 4.8L V8 (4870) Turbocharged Gas
Trims
- Turbo Hatchback 4-Door
- S Hatchback 4-Door
- 4S Hatchback 4-Door
- Base Hatchback 4-Door
- 4 Hatchback 4-Door
Known issues on the 2011 Panamera. Five recalls are on federal record for this model year. One covers the automatic transmission's gear position indication: if the vehicle is exited without Park engaged and the parking brake applied, it may unexpectedly move. Another covers the electrical system, where water intrusion into the A/C blower control unit can cause a short and increase fire risk. A third covers the engine, where camshaft controllers can come loose and trigger a stall. A fourth covers the turbocharger, where a casting defect in the turbine wheel can fracture the shaft and draw oil into the exhaust system, producing smoke and a fire risk. The fifth covers exterior headlights, where missing adjustment-screw caps can leave the low beams improperly aimed. Owners have filed 34 complaints for the year, and no technical service bulletins are logged. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.
From a transmission-interlock check to a turbocharger inspection or headlight aim, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2011 Panamera.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Plea
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming dr
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hyb
An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necess
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF
IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREAS
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-20
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Own
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenn
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters
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Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The part numbers involved are all included in the PDF. All parts before generation status S08 and before pro-duction date 01.09.2024. The vehicles affected are ones that use th
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
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Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the (976809858) Fuel filler flap module. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentione
Technical information for a software update of various control units: Software Network VR28.13 SQ4
Showing the 8 most recent of 370 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.
My 2011 Porsche Panamera 4 has water coming through the AC vents. I noticed that the passenger rugs are wet and possibly shorting out my electrical modules.
I am reporting an issue with the AH08 recall (NHTSA Campaign 17V368) for my 2011 Porsche Panamera 4S. I experienced the failure on December 27, 2024, while driving on the highway. I scheduled repair
On [XXX], I experienced the failure associated with the AH08 recall while driving on the highway. I promptly scheduled an appointment at Porsche Greensboro (Foreign Cars Italia) for December 31, 2024
Due to a problem with my car engine, the car would not accelerate and would move slowly despite pressing on the pedal. The car screen indicated that it was PCM problem (the gas would not come up) and
Showing the 5 most serious of 50 complaints filed with NHTSA.
