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US recalls (4)
Electrical system: propulsion system, charging
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Accessories
2023-12-13 · campaign 2023-662
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could overheat while charging.
Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A charging cable that overheats could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your 220 V vehicle charger to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable.
Lights and instruments
2022-08-31 · campaign 2022-487
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Seats and restraints
2021-08-04 · campaign 2021-485 · 621 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Suspension
2021-05-17 · campaign 2021-294 · 27 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the front lower trailing arms may be defective and could break. If a trailing arm breaks, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front lower trailing arms.
Owner complaints (2)
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche Panamera. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #10 for the most complaints (median 5).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Porsche Panamera.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 Porsche Panamera version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Panamera 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4 Executive 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Panamera 4 ST 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4S 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4S Executive 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Panamera 4S ST 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Panamera 4S e-Hybrid 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 | 23 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Panamera 4S e-Hybrid Executive 2.9 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 21 | 23 | 22 | $3,750 |
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