2012 Porsche Panamera: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 report · Engine · Aug 2024
“The contact owns a 2012 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Sep 2022
“Vehicle was parked and yellow smoke began billowing out from under glovebox on passenger side followed by fire flames between dash and window. And under glove box melting entire passenger side under glove box area ABS floor. Fore reignited after being put out icompletely initially.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2021
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v322000 (electrical system). The contact called porsche downtown la at 213-536-4354 (located at 1900 s figueroa st, los angeles, ca 90007) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located diagnostic trouble codes (1) p000c - intake camshaft positon slow response (bank 2) and (2) p1538 - oil pump activation - limit value exceeded. The independent mechanic referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v368000 (engine). The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,280.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v368000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Porsche of south shore in freeport, new york was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable and did not know when they would arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2017
“Power steering failed suddenly, car became very difficult to steer. This is the fourth time we have lost power steering in this vehicle in the 10 months we've owned it (since new.) prior losses did not occur suddenly and were preceded by loud noises when turning wheel. This incident caused alarm because it came without warning. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera. While driving approximately 30 mph, the reflection of the sun on the instrument panel and dashboard areas blinded the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the lighter colored dashboard could be replaced with a black dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 50. Updated 04/19/12*lj updated 04/25/12”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2011
“2012 porsche panamera. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle dashboard reflection in the windshield while driving *tgw the vehicle has a beige dashboard that reflects off the windshield, which makes it very difficult to see on a sunny day. *jb”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2011
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
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 may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
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 engine stall.
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 the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
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.
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 adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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 Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
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 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2012 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2012 Porsche Panamera reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2012 Porsche Panamera have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.