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2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

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Crash-involved

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Fires reported

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Injuries

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Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2021 compare to other Panamera 4s Sport Turismo years?

Panamera 4s Sport Turismo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted1 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 0 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints
Panamera 4s Sport Turismo NHTSA complaints by model year, 2021 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V033000Electrical SystemJanuary 27, 2023 · 24,467 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo — common questions

Is the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Porsche Panamera 4s Sport Turismo years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Panamera 4s Sport Turismo years to avoid are 2018. The cleanest record among Panamera 4s Sport Turismo years belongs to 2021.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.