2020 Porsche Panamera recalls and problems

The 2020 Porsche Panamera has 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2020 Porsche Panamera
Photo: 2020 Porsche Panamera by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 16 Panamera model years — 8th most.

1recalls
5complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
50,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jan 27, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V033000 · 24,467 vehicles

Problem: 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: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy & notes

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.

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine2
Unknown or other2
Electrical System1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Porsche Panamera years

2010: 5 complaints20102011: 34 complaints342012: 13 complaints20122013: 12 complaints2014: 14 complaints20142015: 5 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 1 complaints2018: 12 complaints20182020: 5 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212022: 1 complaints2023: 2 complaints20232024: 2 complaints2025: 2 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Porsche Panamera have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Porsche Panamera, the latest from Jan 27, 2023 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Panamera?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (2), unknown or other (2), electrical system (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.