repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
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.
2012 Porsche PanameraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2012 Porsche Panamera, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-656 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Ben from LONDON, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Porsche Panamera has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Structure
1Steering
1Vehicle speed control
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Porsche Panamera recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
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…
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Risk. IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Panamera year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Panamera median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Porsche Panamera safety ratings
2012 Porsche Panamera 5 HB RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Panamera owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 shredded itself and the camshaft at the connected point sending shards of metal chunks and pieces…
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.
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…
Own a 2012 Panamera?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.