The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V033000·Announced 2023-01-27

Porsche Panamera coolant pump electrical short circuit increases fire risk

Porsche is recalling certain 2017-2021 Panamera models because humidity can enter the external coolant pump, causing an electrical short circuit that increases the risk of vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the pump and inspect connections at no cost.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: No reported deaths or injuries, but this is a real design defect in the electrical system that creates a fire hazard. According to the rubric, when no illnesses or injuries are reported and the hazard has not yet resulted in harm, the maximum score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America is recalling 2017-2021 Porsche Panamera vehicles, including Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera GTS, Panamera Sport Turismo, and Panamera Executive variants, due to a defect in the external coolant pump used for the climate control system.

Humidity may enter the external coolant pump and cause an electrical short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

The recall affects approximately 24,467 vehicles. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on March 6, 2023. Porsche customers will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available, which was anticipated in July 2023.

To have the defect corrected, owners should contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection if necessary, at no cost.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE PANAMERA 4S, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE, PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
24,467

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (14)

  • PANAMERA 4S
  • PANAMERA TURBO
  • PANAMERA TURBO EXECUTIVE
  • PANAMERA 4S SPORT TURISMO
  • PANAMERA 4
  • PANAMERA 4 EXECUTIVE
  • PANAMERA 4 SPORT TURISMO
  • PANAMERA
  • PANAMERA TURBO S
  • PANAMERA GTS
  • PANAMERA 4S EXECUTIVE
  • PANAMERA TURBO S EXECUTIV
  • PANAMERA TURBO SPORT TURI
  • PANAMERA GTS SPORT TURISM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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