2020 Porsche Panamera
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
2 of 5 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-15
Also filed under Electrical system
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-15
Forward collision avoidance
1 of 5 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-06
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-06-29Electrical system23V033000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Porsche Panamera — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V033000 · Electrical system
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Porsche Panamera reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Panamera?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Panamera have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.