Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2021 Porsche Panamera. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗External Coolant Pump May Short Circuit
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
Front Lower Trailing Arms Not Forged Correctly
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (2)
2 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 50% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 50% |
How 2021 compares with other Panamera years
Best and worst Panamera years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 12 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 232 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 22 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 24 / 22 | $3,750 | 232 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 24 / 22 | $3,750 | 232 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 24 / 22 | $3,750 | 232 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 23 / 22 | $3,750 | 236 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 23 / 22 | $3,750 | 236 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 23 / 22 | $3,750 | 236 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 441 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 441 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 441 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 445 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 465 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 469 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $4,350 | 469 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 274 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 274 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 274 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 520 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $4,850 | 520 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 525 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 525 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 525 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Porsche Panamera FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Panamera have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 23V033000 (electrical), 21V608000 (seat belt), 21V362000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Porsche Panamera problems?
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (1), Unknown or other (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Porsche Panamera get?
EPA rates the 2.9 L 6-cyl · Automatic version at 21 city, 24 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2021 Panamera compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Porsche Panamera model years at least five years old, the 2017 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2018 the most (12). The 2021 drew 2. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.