2012 Porsche Panamera Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2012 Porsche Panamera, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2012 Porsche Panamera
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at…
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive,…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners…
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Electrical system
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at…
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Engine
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when…
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Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. If a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Porsche Panamera have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,167 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“vehicle high pressure fuel pump is attached to and a part of the left camshaft in the engine. Although a major and critical component of the engine and propulsion, the fuel pump seized, exploded and s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2024 · Engine
“I was driving my car and as I was coming to a stop the engine sputtered then started to stall. The check engine light then came on.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2024 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Porsche Panamera (Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–22 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.6/4.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-spd; Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Porsche Panamera model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Panamera model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 Porsche Panamera | 5 | 34 |
| 2012 Porsche Panamera | 5 | 13 |
| 2013 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 12 |
| 2014 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 14 |
| 2015 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Porsche Panamera | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera | 6 | 12 |
| 2019 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 Porsche Panamera | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Porsche Panamera | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Porsche Panamera | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Porsche Panamera | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Porsche Panamera
How do I know if my 2012 Porsche Panamera has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2012 Porsche Panamera; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V329000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Cayenne503 complaints
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
- 911 GT359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.