Exterior Lighting Problems of Porsche Panamera

Porsche Panamera owners have reported 5 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Porsche Panamera

Problem Category Number of Problems
Exterior Lighting problems
5

Exterior Lighting problem #1

The contact owns a 2023 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the vehicle independently shifted from drive(d) to neutral(n), and the instrument panel failed to display critical safety information. The messages "speed limit display limited”, “no navigation data available", "left taillight fault - check taillight", and "right taillight error”, and “service necessary" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure was not duplicated. The cpu was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Exterior Lighting problem #2

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.

Exterior Lighting problem #3

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?.

Exterior Lighting problem #4

The contact owns a 2012 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v656000(exterior lighting). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Exterior Lighting problem #5

The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Panamera. The contact received a phone call and was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 22v656000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer notified the contact of the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred him to several dealers for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.



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