Its Shop Time Mondays: Porsche Is Recalling Approximately 24,000 Panameras

External Coolant Pump May Short Circuit

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

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V033000

Manufacturer Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 24,467

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APA1.