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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Porsche Panamera recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
2
Latest campaign
Dec 13, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system2Dec 13, 2023
Seat belts1Aug 4, 2021
Suspension1May 17, 2021

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 13, 2023Latest campaign
Dec 13, 202323V841000

Electrical system: propulsion system charging

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V841000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
Filed under
Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4s E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 23V841000 · Dec 13, 2023
Jan 27, 202323V033000

Electrical system

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V033000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years. Humidity may enter the external coolant pump for the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed March 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated July 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.
Filed under
Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4s, Panamera 4s Executive, Panamera 4s Sport Turismo, Panamera Gts, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera Turbo S Executiv
Campaign
NHTSA 23V033000 · Jan 27, 2023
Aug 4, 202121V608000

Seat belts: rear/other retractor

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V608000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera S Coupe, 911 Carrera 4 Coupe, 911 Carrera 4S Coupe, 911 Turbo Coupe, 911 Turbo S Coupe, Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S, Panamera GTS, Panamera Turbo S, Taycan, Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
Filed under
Panamera, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4s, Panamera Gts, Panamera Turbo S
Campaign
NHTSA 21V608000 · Aug 4, 2021
May 17, 202121V362000

Suspension: front

A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V362000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Taycan, Panamera, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid vehicles. The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
Risk
A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
Filed under
Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4s, Panamera 4s E-Hybrid, Panamera Gts, Panamera Turbo S
Campaign
NHTSA 21V362000 · May 17, 2021

Merged from NHTSA model names: Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Panamera 4s E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4s, Panamera 4s Executive, Panamera 4s Sport Turismo, Panamera Gts, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera Turbo S Executiv. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component2

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
2Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train150000
Unknown or other150000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Panamera, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera GTS, Panamera GTS Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “To whom it may concern; I am writing you with deep disappointment as I am experiencing dissatisfaction with the quality of car that I leased on December, 06, 2021.”

    Filed 03/20/2023 · ODI 11512917
  • Unknown or other

    “I call to your attention the potential safety issues resulting from manufactories furnishing only one key. the single key fob won't start traveling with no dealer access lost or stolen key fob battery dies etc., etc.”

    Filed 04/15/2022 · ODI 11460848

Other Porsche Panamera model years

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2021 Porsche Panamera recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Panamera. The most recent, 23V841000 (reported December 13, 2023), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Porsche Panamera recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: seat belts (1), suspension (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Porsche Panamera?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 1 complaint out of 2 filed with NHTSA (50%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Porsche Panamera?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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