The 2021 Porsche Panamera is a Sedan. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.5/10. Pros: Stunning design and a premium feel on every drive; Impressive performance even in dense urban traffic; Particularly powerful V6 and V8 engines (3.0 to 4.8 liters) delivering impressive acceleration and a luxurious driving feel. Common concerns: Particularly high maintenance and repair costs locally; Recurring electrical faults in the multimedia system and sensors; Particularly high fuel consumption, especially in V8 variants, significantly increasing running costs locally. Owners of the 2017 Porsche Panamera locally report a luxurious and smooth driving experience on local roads, but note numerous complaints about high maintenance costs and recurring electrical faults, mainly in the multimedia system and sensors. local drivers complain about excessive sensitivity to the local heat, particularly in the cooling system and electronics, as well as inconsistent dealer service โ some receive preferential treatment while others encounter disorganization during complex servicing. There are 10 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
2 NHTSA recalls for Porsche Panamera 2021
- Front โ 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.
- Retractor โ 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."