2021 Porsche Panamera Electrical Recall (23V033)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 24,467 vehicles · Reported January 27, 2023
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling 24,467 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv 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. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V033 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V033000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | APA1 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 27, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv |
| Units affected | 24,467 |
| Component | Electrical System |
| Safety risk | An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Porsche Panamera in recall 23V033?
Please see the recall report for a complete list of specific model names and model years.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Panamera with recall 23V033?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the electrical system.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V033?
Recall 23V033 covers 24,467 vehicles: 2021 Porsche Panamera; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive; 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo; 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S; 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv.
NHTSA lists 24,467 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4 |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4 Executive |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4S |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4S Executive |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera 4S Sport Turismo |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera GTS |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera Turbo S |
| 2021 | Porsche | Panamera Turbo S Executiv |
What is the fix for the Panamera electrical recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 23V033 announced?
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported recall 23V033 to NHTSA on January 27, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2023 | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V033000. |
| March 6, 2023 | Interim owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your Panamera was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Panamera is part of recall 23V033?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V033 is open on your Panamera, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V033000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Panamera owners do about recall 23V033?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V033000 applies to your Panamera.
- Call a Porsche dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any electrical system symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Panamera owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the electrical system.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 23V033 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Porsche Panamera: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera GTS: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4 Executive: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
- 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the electrical system
Can recall 23V033 make my Panamera a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 23V033000 does not automatically make your Panamera a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2021 Porsche Panamera back, and the problem shows up again.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Porsche Panamera has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 23V033
Is the 23V033000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Panamera is part of recall 23V033000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 23V033000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Porsche. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.