2020 Porsche Panamera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panamera years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche Panamera. That ranks 6th out of 17 Panamera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Porsche Panamera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 40% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Porsche Panamera recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The Adaptive Cruise Control keeps faulting randomly and triggering the seatbelt warning â ï¸. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 âout of an abundance of cautionâ to âpark the…
Other Porsche Panamera years
← 2019 Panamera · 2021 Panamera →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Panamera | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Panamera | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 Panamera | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Panamera | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Panamera | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Panamera | 12 | 6 |
| 2017 Panamera | 1 | 4 |
| 2016 Panamera | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 Panamera | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 Panamera | 14 | 3 |
| 2013 Panamera | 12 | 3 |
| 2012 Panamera | 13 | 5 |
| 2011 Panamera | 34 | 5 |
| 2010 Panamera | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Panamera?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Porsche Panamera?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Porsche Panamera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panamera model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.