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2017–2021 Porsche Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive and more recall: Electrical system

NHTSA campaign 23V-033 · January 27, 2023 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
23V033000
Reported
January 27, 2023
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Part
Electrical system
Vehicles affected
About 24,467

What is wrong

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.

Safety risk

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

The 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.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Porsche Panamera (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Porsche Panamera 4 (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Porsche Panamera 4 Executive (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo (2018, 2019, 2020); Porsche Panamera 4S (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); Porsche Panamera 4S Executive (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

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

What is the 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.

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