NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo Safety Record
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score are available for this model. The federal record indicates a Light burden band for recalls and complaints. Three recall campaigns have been issued, addressing electrical systems, seat belts, and suspension components. Two owner complaints have been registered; neither involves crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. The absence of crash-test data precludes any assessment of its crashworthiness.
The 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries three recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 2 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo?
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo. There is no federal crash-test record on which to base a Safety Index score for this model year. The 2021 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo does, however, carry a Light recall and complaint burden. Three recalls were issued: for the electrical system, rear seat belt retractors, and front suspension. All address issues that should be resolved by an owner. Two unverified owner complaints have been filed, with no allegations of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo have any recalls?
The three 2021 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo recall campaigns cover three distinct systems: the electrical system, affecting certain 2017 through 2021 Panamera variants; rear seat belt retractors, in a campaign that also included several 2021 911 models; and front suspension, in a campaign covering 2021 Taycan and multiple Panamera variants. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is listed in the NHTSA data provided for these campaigns. Owners should verify remedy status for all three by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
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
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR21V608000
Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB6.
Reported 2021-08-04
SUSPENSION:FRONT21V362000
Risk: A broken front lower trailing arm may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front lower trailing arms, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB2.
Reported 2021-05-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo?
NHTSA records two owner complaints for the 2021 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo. The top components alleged are Power Train, cited in one report, and an Unknown or Other category, cited in one report. Both are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects. Zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths are associated with these filings.
2 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo?
The 2021 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo has been subject to three recall campaigns. Before purchasing any specific vehicle, buyers should confirm these recalls have been remedied. This can be done by running the VIN through the free recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov.
- NHTSA issued three separate recall campaigns specifically touching 2021 Panamera Turbo S variants, covering the electrical system, rear seat belt retractors, and front suspension, all of which require verification by VIN at nhtsa.gov to confirm completion.
- No NHTSA crash-test score, Safety Index, or star rating exists for the 2021 Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo, and no tested sibling model years are available in the NHTSA data the Safety Desk covers to provide adjacent context.
- Only two owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, both unverified allegations, with zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths recorded in those submissions.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects the low volume of federal recall and complaint activity and is not a crash-safety grade or a substitute for a tested vehicle's Safety Index.
FAQ2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo safety questions
Was the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 2 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Panamera Turbo S Sport Turismo 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.