11 recalls covering model years 2018, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
In these vehicles, the rearview camera image may not show up on the display screen when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Dealers will fix this by updating the driver assistance software, free of charge.
The fasteners holding the high pressure fuel pump in place on these vehicles may not be tightened properly, which can allow fuel to leak. This affects certain Porsche Panamera, Panamera E-Hybrid, and Cayenne vehicles. Porsche is recalling these vehicles so dealers can inspect and tighten the connections, and replace the fuel pump and fuel lines if needed.
On the front suspension, a retaining ring that holds the top of the strut in place may come loose over time. If the ring lets go, the strut can become dislodged from its mount, and the strut spring can lose air pressure, affecting how the front suspension holds together.
Certain Porsche Panamera models may have a problem with the external coolant pump used for the climate control system. Moisture can get inside this pump, and when it does, it can cause an electrical short circuit. This kind of short circuit happens when the pump is exposed to humidity it isn't designed to handle, affecting the electrical connection inside it.
On some Porsche cars, including the Panamera, Taycan and 911, the seat belts have a locking feature used to hold a child seat in place. That lock can switch off too soon, so the belt may not hold the child restraint securely. Because of this, the cars do not meet a federal safety standard covering occupant protection in a crash. Dealers will check the seat belt assemblies and replace them if needed at no cost.
The front lower trailing arms on these vehicles were not manufactured correctly and may break. Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms with correctly made parts, free of charge.
In certain Porsche Cayenne and Panamera vehicles, the instrument cluster may fail to show a warning when the brake pads are worn out. Without that alert, the driver may not know the brake pads need replacing, and the vehicle may not brake the way the driver expects.
A control unit in these vehicles was soldered incorrectly. This soldering problem can cause various systems in the vehicle to fail intermittently, meaning they may stop working and then start again, which can affect how well the vehicle drives.
Porsche is recalling certain Panamera and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster, the display behind the steering wheel, may fail to show a visual warning when the brake pads have worn out. Without that warning, the driver is not told that the pads need attention. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for light vehicle brake systems. Dealers will correct it by updating the instrument cluster software.
Porsche is recalling certain Panamera and related model vehicles because a software issue may cause an intermittent loss of electric power steering assist. When this happens, the steering could suddenly become harder to turn, since the electric assist that normally helps you steer isn't working as it should. Dealers will reprogram the power steering control unit to correct the problem.
Certain 2018 Porsche Panamera hybrid models, including the Panamera 4 Hybrid, Turbo S Hybrid, and their Sport Turismo and Executive versions, have brake lines on the front axle that can corrode over time. If corrosion builds up inside a line, it can reduce how well the front brakes work. This means the vehicle may not stop as effectively as it should, which affects overall braking performance.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Porsche Panamera. 10 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Porsche Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan Rearview Camera Failure" (NHTSA campaign 25V896000), reported Dec 19, 2025.
The 2018 Porsche Panamera has the most, with 6 recalls. The 2020 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
No. None of the 11 Porsche Panamera recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Porsche dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: