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2021 Porsche Panamera

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
20
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints2
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Porsche Panamera

3 recalls
2 complaints
20 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
2
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V608000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    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."

  • 21V362000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    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.

  • 23V033000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    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.

Consumer complaints

2 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE1
  • OTHER1

Normal Range

2 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)1
miscellaneous issues1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

18

City

24

Hwy

20

Comb

Annual cost
$3,700
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

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Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 23V033000

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

  2. Recall

    Recall 21V608000

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

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V362000

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