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Buying a used 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S? Check these 3 recalls first
Two critical recalls define this year: a front suspension arm that can break, also affecting the Taycan, and a coolant pump that can short out and catch fire. Porsche attached no stop-driving or park-outside instruction to either. A medium recall addresses seat belts that may not secure child seats properly. Only two unverified owner complaints reached NHTSA for 2021 — one power train, one unspecified — with no crashes, fires or injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify both critical recall repairs are recorded against the VIN
- Have the front suspension arms inspected during a pre-purchase check
- If carrying children, confirm the seat belt child-seat recall remedy was applied
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Porsche dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Taycan and Panamera front suspension arm can break | Suspension | critical |
| Porsche Panamera coolant pump can short out and catch fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Porsche seat belts may not hold child seats securely | Seat Belts | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | None found |