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2020 Porsche PANAMERA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Porsche PANAMERA has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2020 porsche panamera. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle started losing motive power, jerked, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. the vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle w.

6

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints
33%
  • The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power, jerked, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle w
  • Received a recall notice from Porsche yesterday regarding a potential wiring problem with the climate control coolant pump that, under certain humid conditions, could result in an electrical short and engine fire. In the notice, they recommend “out of an abundance of caution” to “park the vehicle o
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power, jerked, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle w

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints
33%
  • Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, regarding recall. The recall summary stated that on the affected vehicles, including our vehicle, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the external coolant pump for the climate control system. The recall also stated t
  • Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, which states that "on the affected vehicles, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the external coolant pump for the climate control system." The recall notice stated that "this could cause a short circuit and, in some
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, regarding recall. The recall summary stated that on the affected vehicles, including our vehicle, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the external coolant pump for the climate control system. The recall also stated t

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints
17%
  • Received a recall notice from Porsche yesterday regarding a potential wiring problem with the climate control coolant pump that, under certain humid conditions, could result in an electrical short and engine fire. In the notice, they recommend “out of an abundance of caution” to “park the vehicle o
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

Received a recall notice from Porsche yesterday regarding a potential wiring problem with the climate control coolant pump that, under certain humid conditions, could result in an electrical short and engine fire. In the notice, they recommend “out of an abundance of caution” to “park the vehicle o

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

1 complaints
17%
  • The Adaptive Cruise Control keeps faulting randomly and triggering the seatbelt warning ⚠️. Also when the adaptive cruise control fails the cruise control disengaes altogether. This is very dangerous when driving. I have taken this car to the dealership 4 times within 2 months for this problem and
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

The Adaptive Cruise Control keeps faulting randomly and triggering the seatbelt warning ⚠️. Also when the adaptive cruise control fails the cruise control disengaes altogether. This is very dangerous when driving. I have taken this car to the dealership 4 times within 2 months for this problem and

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ENGINE: The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power, jerked, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle w

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • OTHER: Received Manufacturer Recall Number APA1, NHTSA Recall Number 23V033, regarding recall. The recall summary stated that on the affected vehicles, including our vehicle, there is a possibility of humidity ingress into the external coolant pump for the climate control system. The recall also stated t

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ELECTRICAL: Received a recall notice from Porsche yesterday regarding a potential wiring problem with the climate control coolant pump that, under certain humid conditions, could result in an electrical short and engine fire. In the notice, they recommend “out of an abundance of caution” to “park the vehicle o

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • SPEED CONTROL: The Adaptive Cruise Control keeps faulting randomly and triggering the seatbelt warning ⚠️. Also when the adaptive cruise control fails the cruise control disengaes altogether. This is very dangerous when driving. I have taken this car to the dealership 4 times within 2 months for this problem and

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Fire reports
0
Crash reports
0
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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