2021 Porsche Panamera
Plug-in hybrid Gas Large car
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 unknown or other.
Specs & fuel economy (EPA)
| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 24 | 22 (29 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 64 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid Executive | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 24 | 22 (29 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 64 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera 4 e-Hybrid ST | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 24 | 22 (29 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 64 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera 4S e-Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 23 | 22 (28 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 66 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera 4S e-Hybrid Executive | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 23 | 22 (28 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 66 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera 4S e-Hybrid ST | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo + 70 kW DC Brushless | 21 | 23 | 22 (28 MPGe blended) | 19 mi electric | 66 | 3 h | $3,500 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless | 18 | 22 | 19 (25 MPGe blended) | 17 mi electric | 70 | 3 h | $4,100 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid Executive | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless | 18 | 22 | 19 (25 MPGe blended) | 17 mi electric | 70 | 3 h | $4,100 |
| Panamera Turbo S e-Hybrid ST | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 100 kW DC Brushless | 18 | 22 | 19 (25 MPGe blended) | 17 mi electric | 70 | 3 h | $4,100 |
| Panamera | Gas | RWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4 | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4 ST | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4S | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | — | $3,900 |
| Panamera 4 Executive | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4S Executive | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera 4S ST | Gas | AWD | 2.9L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | — | $4,100 |
| Panamera GTS | Gas | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera GTS ST | Gas | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera Turbo S | Gas | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera Turbo S Executive | Gas | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | — | $4,550 |
| Panamera Turbo S ST | Gas | AWD | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | — | $4,550 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.
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Recalls (4)
Electrical System
criticalProblem: Porsche 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.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners 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
Electrical System
criticalProblem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Seat Belts
highProblem: 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."
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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.
Suspension
highProblem: 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.
Risk: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers 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 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
2 complaints filed
0 involved a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.
Filed by year — 2022: 1 · 2023: 1
Most-cited components
- Unknown Or Other — 1
- Power Train — 1
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
NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.
Other Panamera model years
2026 Panamera
2 recalls · 1 complaints
C2025 Panamera
3 recalls · 2 complaints
B2024 Panamera
2 recalls · 2 complaints
B2023 Panamera
1 recalls · 2 complaints
B2022 Panamera
1 recalls · 1 complaints
C2020 Panamera
2 recalls · 5 complaints
C2019 Panamera
2 recalls · 0 complaints
F2018 Panamera
8 recalls · 12 complaints
F2017 Panamera
6 recalls · 1 complaints
D2016 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 (ids 43913, 43914, 43915, 43916, 43917, 43918, 43919, 43920, 43921, 43727, 43728, 43730). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.