2017–2021 Porsche (14 models) Electrical System Recall 23V033000 (Porsche APA1)
NHTSA recall 23V033000 (Porsche recall APA1) covers about 24,467 2017–2021 Porsche (14 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 27, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V033000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Electrical system
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.
The risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Porsche recall number APA1
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V033000 as APA1. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "APA1 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Panamera | 2017–2021 | All Panamera recallsYears to avoid |
| Porsche Panamera 4 | 2017–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Executive | 2018–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera 4 Sport Turismo | 2018–2020 | — |
| Porsche Panamera 4S | 2017–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Executive | 2017–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera 4S Sport Turismo | 2018–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Gts | 2019–2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Gts Sport Turism | 2019–2020 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo | 2017–2020 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Executive | 2017–2020 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S | 2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executiv | 2021 | — |
| Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turi | 2018–2020 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jan 27, 2023
- Owner notification
- Jun 29, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Check your VIN for 23V033000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V033000 is open, call any Porsche dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V033000 or APA1). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V033000?
NHTSA recall 23V033000 (Porsche recall APA1) covers about 24,467 2017–2021 Porsche (14 models) vehicles (electrical system), filed with NHTSA Jan 27, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2017-2021 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V033000?
NHTSA's record for 23V033000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a vehicle fire." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V033000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Porsche dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V033000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the external coolant pump and inspect and replace the plug-in connection, if necessary, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Porsche recall number for 23V033000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as APA1. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (APA1) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V033000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V033000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.