Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2021 Porsche Panamera, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2021 Porsche Panamera failed the safety check 0.00% of the time — 100% less often than the average 2021 passenger car (0.95%). Median odometer at inspection: 16,750 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2021
225 new Porsche Panamera cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Germany (179), Belgium (13), Italy (10).
- Average mass
- 2,124 kg
- Average CO₂
- 198 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 281 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 73% · Petrol/electric 26%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Porsche Panamera cars on Dutch roads are the 2.9 hybrid (324 kW, 434 hp), 2.9 hybrid (243 kW, 326 hp) and 4.0 hybrid (420 kW, 563 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.9 hybrid | 324 kW 434 hp | 126 |
| 2.9 hybrid | 243 kW 326 hp | 123 |
| 4.0 hybrid | 420 kW 563 hp | 52 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
312 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 56% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €166,726.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde36
- Band beschadigd21
- Band onvoldoende profiel12
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm6
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)2
- Kentekenplaat niet aanwezig1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
278 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 32 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
6 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 17% arrived as used imports, 83% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 11.6 L/100 km (about 20 mpg US), CO₂ 274 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 13.1 | 9.8 | 11.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2021 Porsche Panamera.
| 2023662 13 Dec 2023 | Accessories Issue: Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could o… |
| 2022487 31 Aug 2022 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadia… |
| 2021485 4 Aug 2021 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not p… |
| 2021294 17 May 2021 | Suspension Issue: On certain vehicles, the front lower trailing arms may be defective and could break. If a trailing arm breaks, there could be a sudden loss of vehicle … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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."
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Porsche told its dealers about the 2021 Porsche Panamera: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011666 | Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned. |
| 11011572 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A |
| 11011570 | Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models |
| 11011563 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011561 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011552 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned. |
| 11011200 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011195 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11009908 | Instructions on advanced technical information for the Porsche mobile charger plus supply cable initialization failure |
| 11009882 | Instructions on advanced technical information for the mobile phone inductive charger information |
| 11009877 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048 |
| 11009872 | Technical information for WPK9 - check crankcase ventilation plug connection |
| 11009862 | Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop |
| 11008685 | Information on a air separator membrane failure |
| 11008672 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008669 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C20 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008658 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008657 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008637 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008636 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008635 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed. |
| 11008624 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025 |
| 11008603 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. The cars involved are cars that use the part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008486 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.021 |
| 11008479 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the chain tensioner - 0PB109507D |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)