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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Porsche Panamera 4

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
5Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE PORSCHE PANAMERA 4

The Porsche Panamera 4 is a full-size luxury sport sedan that blends genuine sports-car performance with four-door practicality. Aimed squarely at affluent buyers who refuse to choose between driving engagement and executive comfort, it competes at the top of a segment that includes the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The Panamera 4 represents the entry point into all-wheel-drive variants of this distinctive fastback lineup.

VERDICT

The 2020 Porsche Panamera 4 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Panamera 4 as one of the most dynamically rewarding large luxury sedans available, praising its sharp steering, composed handling, and the rare sense of driver connection it delivers at this size. Interior refinement and materials are consistently described as top-tier, and rear-seat comfort draws positive attention. Some reviewers note that the infotainment learning curve and cargo compromises are worth weighing against the car's considerable strengths.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE23V443000

Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt anchor can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace and tighten the lower rear outboard seat belt anchor screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA9.

Reported 2023-06-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23V033000

Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

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. 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 t

Reported 2023-01-27

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsUnknown Or Other 2Engine 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Electrical System 1

Other Panamera 4 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Porsche Panamera 4 2020. Methodology · Disclosure