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2021 Porsche Panamera · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: recall 23V033000

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Covered model years
2017–2021
Evidence level
Official safety recall
Source review date
2026-10-18
Jurisdiction
United States
Record ID
porsche-panamera-nhtsa-23v033000

What the source says

The documented condition

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.

Consequence identified by NHTSA

An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Campaign 23V033000; report received 2023-01-27. Source checked 2026-10-18.

Source component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Compare the pattern

Symptoms and vehicle scope

Condition described by NHTSA

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.

    Vehicles and limits

    • NHTSA model names: PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4, PANAMERA 4 EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA 4 SPORT TURISMO, PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO, PANAMERA GTS, PANAMERA GTS SPORT TURISM, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA TURBO S, PANAMERA TURBO S EXECUTIV, PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI. Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.
    • NHTSA campaign 23V033000
    • The complete campaign lists 24,467 potentially affected units across all listed vehicles.
    • A make, model and year match does not establish VIN eligibility.

    Manufacturer position

    What the official procedure directs

    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.

    Mileage context

    Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.

    Original evidence

    Open the documents behind this record.

    NHTSA safety recall · 23V033000 · 2023-01-27

    NHTSA campaign 23V033000

    Official component, defect, consequence and remedy; checked 2026-10-18.

    Repair paths and safe checks

    Match the action to the evidence.

    Official repair pathManufacturer or authorized dealer · Confirm with the dealer

    Official recall remedy

    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.

    Boundary

    Confirm VIN eligibility and current remedy instructions with the manufacturer.

    Safe owner checkVIN lookup · Before arranging repairs

    Check the complete VIN

    Check the 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls and ask the manufacturer whether this campaign remains open for the vehicle.

    Boundary

    The model-year list is not proof that an individual vehicle is affected.

    Record reviewed in the source on 2026-10-18. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.

    How we check a problem · All records for the 2021 Porsche Panamera

    Before authorizing work

    Read the method beside the problem.

    Safety and triage8 min read

    When a car is unsafe

    Stop safely when control changes, smoke appears or the manual tells you to stop. Do not use a short trip home as a test of whether the fault is serious.

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    Diagnosis and symptoms8 min read

    Why symptoms overlap

    “It makes a weird noise” is useful human language. Diagnosis begins when that language is tied to the exact vehicle and its operating conditions.

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