Model year
2021 Porsche Panamera
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2021 Porsche Panamera (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 8 recalls and 0 complaints under PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA TURBO S, PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID, and PANAMERA TURBO S EXECUTIV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (1), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–22 mpg combined and 64–70 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,750–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 5 complaints
- 2011 34 complaints
- 2012 13 complaints
- 2013 12 complaints
- 2014 14 complaints
- 2015 5 complaints
- 2016 3 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 12 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 5 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 1 complaints
- 2023 2 complaints
- 2024 2 complaints
- 2025 2 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
23V033000 · Jan 27, 2023
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…
21V608000 · Aug 4, 2021
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR; SEAT BELTS
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…
21V362000 · May 17, 2021
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…
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| PANAMERA GTS | 3 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S | 3 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S E-HYBRID | 1 | 0 |
| PANAMERA TURBO S EXECUTIV | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HB RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GTS 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| GTS Sport Turismo SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S Executive 5 HB AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo S Sport Turismo SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4 · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4 Executive · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Panamera 4 ST · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4S · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera GTS · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Panamera GTS ST · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Panamera Turbo S Executive · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Panamera Turbo S ST · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Panamera 4S Executive · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Panamera 4S ST · 2.9L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Panamera Turbo S · 4L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
9 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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