PORSCHE PANAMERA (2020) recall — Electrical System
Porsche recalls certain 2017-2021 Panamera models due to humidity causing electrical short circuits that may lead to vehicle fires. Owners must have the pump and connection inspected/replaced by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling 2017-2021 Panamera models because humidity can cause electrical short circuits in the climate control system, increasing fire risk. Owners must have the external coolant pump and plug-in connection checked or replaced by dealers to prevent potential fires. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79970-porsche-panamera-2020-recall-electrical-short-circuit-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79970-porsche-panamera-2020-recall-electrical-short-circuit-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V033000
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“Porsche Panamera (2020) Recall: Electrical Short Circuit Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79970-porsche-panamera-2020-recall-electrical-short-circuit-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V033000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V033000).
Why it’s dangerous
Humidity can enter the external coolant pump in the climate control system, causing an electrical short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire, which could endanger occupants.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2021 Porsche Panamera models are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the electrical short circuit causes a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2021 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS, or Panamera Turbo. The recall covers specific model years and trims as listed in the official recall report.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to get details about the recall and schedule a repair.
Have Dealer Inspect and Replace Components
Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect/replace the plug-in connection if necessary at no cost.
Anticipated July 2023
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
Humidity can enter the external coolant pump in the climate control system, causing an electrical short circuit that may lead to a vehicle fire.
How can I tell if my car is affected?
This recall covers 2017-2021 Porsche Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS, and Panamera Turbo models. Check the specific model names and years in the official recall report.
What should I do if I own a recalled car?
Contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 to schedule a free inspection and repair of the external coolant pump and plug-in connection.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V033000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 23V033000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #23V033000 (January 27, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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