This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Porsche Panamera.
20 mpg combined
11.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2021 Porsche Panamera has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front suspension arm that can break and cause sudden loss of steering or directional control, raising the risk of a crash.
A separate fire risk also carries high severity: moisture can get into the external coolant pump that serves the climate control system, causing an electrical short that can ignite a fire in the vehicle. This affects a range of Panamera trim levels across multiple model years.
Two recalls involve the seatbelt system, and both address the same core problem from slightly different angles: the rear seatbelt retractors and the passenger seatbelt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors that fail to lock down properly when a child seat is installed using the belt. In a crash, a child seat that is not firmly cinched by the belt can move in ways that significantly raise the risk of injury to a child. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate campaigns address this concern.
At a glance
What can fail
Humidity can enter the external coolant pump in the climate control system and cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The external coolant pump will be replaced and the plug-in connection will be inspected and replaced if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt automatic locking retractors may stop working too early, preventing child car seats from being secured properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger seat belt's automatic locking retractor may be defective, preventing the belt from properly locking to secure a child seat.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the seat belts and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front lower trailing arms were not forged correctly and may break.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
