10 Worst German Luxury Sedans to Avoid in 2026

10 Worst German Luxury Sedans to Avoid in 2026

10 Worst German Luxury Sedans to Avoid in 2026: the BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Porsche years and engines with recalls, class-action settlements or brutal depreciation.
Consumer Reports ranks BMW the No. 2 brand for 2026 — so why is a BMW 750i our No. 1 car to avoid? Every pick comes with the paperwork, plus a safer car to buy instead.

This is a new 2026 list, not last year's. We count down ten used and late-model German luxury sedans with a documented paper trail: the 2024–25 Mercedes E-Class, 2020–21 Porsche Taycan, 2022–23 Mercedes EQS, 2007–10 BMW 335i (N54), 2009–14 Audi A4 2.0T, 2012–15 BMW 528i (N20), 2010–16 Porsche Panamera, 2011–17 Audi A8 L, 2007–13 Mercedes S550 and the 2009–15 BMW 7 Series 750i with the N63 V8. Each entry gives you the problem on record, the number that matters (recall size, settlement terms, repair estimate or value lost), the one check to make before you buy, and what to buy instead, especially if you'll keep the car after the warranty runs out. Figures as of November 2026.

CHAPTERS
0:00 The 2026 list — and why a BMW is No. 1
0:34 No. 10 2024–25 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W214)
2:03 No. 9 2020–21 Porsche Taycan
3:22 No. 8 2022–23 Mercedes-Benz EQS
4:47 No. 7 2007–10 BMW 335i (N54)
6:08 No. 6 2009–14 Audi A4 2.0T
7:37 No. 5 2012–15 BMW 528i / 328i (N20)
8:58 No. 4 2010–16 Porsche Panamera
10:06 No. 3 2011–17 Audi A8 L
11:18 No. 2 2007–13 Mercedes-Benz S550 (W221)
12:34 No. 1 2009–15 BMW 750i / 750Li (N63 V8)

Check any VIN for open recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

Disclaimer: General information only, not professional, legal or financial advice. Not every car on this list will fail; these are documented patterns. Prices, recall status and settlement terms can change, so check the VIN and get an independent pre-purchase inspection before you buy.

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Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQxytDBS2RG-W7ijC8FIWj329n2nmZqXHNhAZKULs4YsxsddjdA64SHgNCYBDgoz4n6g2_2qxmGrjZm/pub