2021 Porsche Panamera Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Porsche Panamera.

20202022
Complaints
2
per 10K Sold
5.6
US Sales
3,555
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Porsche Panamera Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Porsche Panamera.

Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2021 Porsche Panamera

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~29,956 vehicles.

23V033000Electrical System
~24,467 affected

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.

21V608000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor · Seat Belts:front:retractor · Seat Belts
~4,924 affected

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."

21V362000Suspension:front
~565 affected

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.

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2021 Porsche Panamera — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Porsche Panamera reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Porsche Panamera has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Porsche Panamera?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2021 Porsche Panamera have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 29,956 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Porsche Panamera?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Porsche Panamera reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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