2014 Porsche Panamera problems

“The contact owns a 2014 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, the vehicle would unintentionally roll forward without warning. The contact also stated that the gear selector lights would flash during the failure. The contact stated that upon restart of the vehicle, the vehicle would temporarily operate as needed; however, the failure would return. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer for assistance. The dealer informed him that there were no recalls on the VIN related to the failure. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V446000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.”

“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 adjuster central bolts from bank two failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, he heard a knocking sound at the hood of the vehicle and a loss of acceleration. The fault all-wheel drive system warning light illuminated, and the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated with the Auto START/STOP system deactivated. The vehicle was towed was back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft adjuster central bolts from bank one failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”

“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 THE RECALL 19V-446.”

“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.”

“The PCM infotainment unit continuously reboot itself. It drains the battery very fast.”

“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 BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED . THE CAR IS TOTALED . THE CAR IS AT PORSHE DEALER IN PLANO TO INVESTIGATE .”