2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Problems & Recalls

Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid complaints by model year

Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid recalls (3)

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Charging › Cable/cord › Onboard

NHTSA recall 23V-841 · Dec 13, 2023 · 41,345 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor

NHTSA recall 21V-608 · Aug 4, 2021 · 4,924 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Suspension › Front

NHTSA recall 21V-362 · May 17, 2021 · 565 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid:

Pedestrian alert sounds

NHTSA investigation DP22005 · opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · led to recall 22V-063

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.

2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid engines & fuel economy

Engine	Transmission	Drive	MPG city / hwy / combined
2.9L 6-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	8-speed dual-clutch	AWD	21 / 24 / 22

EPA ratings. Class: Large car.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, the most recent from December 13, 2023 (onboard). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.