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2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA also files the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S separately as Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
External Coolant Pump May Short Circuit
NHTSA #23V033000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported January 27, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 24,467 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign APA1 · Owners notified June 29, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #21V608000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Retractor · NHTSA notice
Reported August 4, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,924 vehicles
Repair completion: 97.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMB6 · Owners notified October 1, 2021
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Front Lower Trailing Arms Not Forged Correctly
NHTSA #21V362000 · Suspension — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2021 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 565 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AMB2 · Owners notified October 1, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Porsche Panamera Turbo S model years
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