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2012 Porsche Panamera recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling	2	Jan 20, 2015	15V016000 12V329000
Exterior lighting	1	Aug 30, 2022	22V656000
Power train	1	Jun 12, 2019	19V446000
Electrical system	1	Apr 24, 2019	19V322000
Engine	1	Jun 7, 2017	17V368000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 30, 2022Latest campaign


Aug 30, 202222V656000	Exterior lighting: headlights Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V656000 What's wrong 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." Risk Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4s, Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S Campaign NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Jun 12, 201919V446000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V446000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4s, Panamera S, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S Campaign NHTSA 19V446000 · Jun 12, 2019
Apr 24, 201919V322000	Electrical system An electrical short increases the risk of fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V322000 What's wrong 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. Risk An electrical short increases the risk of fire. 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. Filed under Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4s, Panamera S, Panamera S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S Campaign NHTSA 19V322000 · Apr 24, 2019
Jun 7, 201717V368000	Engine An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V368000 What's wrong 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. Risk An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. 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. Filed under Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4s, Panamera S, Panamera Turbo Campaign NHTSA 17V368000 · Jun 7, 2017
Jan 20, 201515V016000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V016000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire. Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Filed under Panamera S Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 15V016000 · Jan 20, 2015
Jul 12, 201212V329000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V329000 What's wrong 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. Risk IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE. 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. Filed under Panamera Campaign NHTSA 12V329000 · Jul 12, 2012

Merged from NHTSA model names: Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera 4s, Panamera S, Panamera S Hybrid, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S, Panamera S E-Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	6	33	0	0	0
Electrical system	3	17	0	1	0
Power train	3	17	0	0	0
Structure	3	17	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	2	11	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	11	0	0	0
Steering	2	11	1	0	1
Exterior lighting	1	6	0	0	0
Unknown or other	1	6	0	0	0
Suspension	1	6	1	0	1
Wheels	1	6	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Panamera, Panamera S E-Hybrid, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo S.

Latest reports

Engine
“vehicle high pressure fuel pump is attached to and a part of the left camshaft in the engine.”
Filed 09/12/2024 · ODI 11614224
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.”
Filed 08/26/2024 · ODI 11610930
Exterior lighting
“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.”
Filed 11/17/2022 · ODI 11494019

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2012 Porsche Panamera recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. The most recent, 22V656000 (reported August 30, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2012 Porsche Panamera recalls for?

The largest group is engine and engine cooling, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (1), power train (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Porsche Panamera?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Porsche Panamera?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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