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2021 Porsche Panamera

Plug-in hybridGas
Large Cars
21 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
54 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA2
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA22 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2021 Porsche Panamera is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas large car with 21 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Panamera 4 e-Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 2 complaints, most often about the power train.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Panamera 4 e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212422 (29 MPGe blended)19 mi electric643 h$3,500
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212422 (29 MPGe blended)19 mi electric643 h$3,500
Panamera 4 e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212422 (29 MPGe blended)19 mi electric643 h$3,500
Panamera 4S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212322 (28 MPGe blended)19 mi electric663 h$3,500
Panamera 4S e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212322 (28 MPGe blended)19 mi electric663 h$3,500
Panamera 4S e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless212322 (28 MPGe blended)19 mi electric663 h$3,500
Panamera Turbo S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless182219 (25 MPGe blended)17 mi electric703 h$4,100
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ExecutivePlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless182219 (25 MPGe blended)17 mi electric703 h$4,100
Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid STPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless182219 (25 MPGe blended)17 mi electric703 h$4,100
PanameraGasRWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182420———$3,900
Panamera 4GasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182420———$3,900
Panamera 4 STGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182320———$3,900
Panamera 4SGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182420———$3,900
Panamera 4 ExecutiveGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319———$4,100
Panamera 4S ExecutiveGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319———$4,100
Panamera 4S STGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo172319———$4,100
Panamera GTSGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117———$4,550
Panamera GTS STGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152017———$4,550
Panamera Turbo SGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117———$4,550
Panamera Turbo S ExecutiveGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117———$4,550
Panamera Turbo S STGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117———$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 43913, 43914, 43915, 43916, 43917, 43918, 43919, 43920, 43921, 43727.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Electrical System

APB6
41,345 vehicles
ProblemPorsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.RiskAn overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's numbe
NHTSA campaign 23V841000reported Dec 13, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
!critical

Electrical System

APA1
24,467 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskAn electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V033000reported Jan 27, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Seat Belts

AMB6
4,924 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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."RiskAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
NHTSA campaign 21V608000reported Aug 4, 2021Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Suspension

AMB2
565 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskA broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
NHTSA campaign 21V362000reported May 17, 2021Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
2complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 1

Most-cited components

Unspecified1
Power Train1

What owners describe

“To whom it may concern; I am writing you with deep disappointment as I am experiencing dissatisfaction with the quality of car that I leased on December, 06, 2021. Panamera was always my dream car, however, today it is a life threat to me and my family. The car is experiencing failure during drive, it self shifts itsel…”Mar 20, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Panamera model years

C

2026 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2025 Porsche Panamera

3 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2024 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2023 Porsche Panamera

1 recalls · 2 complaints

B

2022 Porsche Panamera

1 recalls · 1 complaints

C

2020 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2019 Porsche Panamera

2 recalls · 0 complaints

F

2018 Porsche Panamera

8 recalls · 12 complaints

F

2017 Porsche Panamera

6 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2016 Porsche Panamera

4 recalls · 3 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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