2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report concerns related to safety systems and engine components through official recalls. There are no individual owner complaints recorded for this model year.
Six recalls address various safety and mechanical components including exterior lighting, transmission, electrical systems, and engine parts.
Recalls- Headlight adjustment caps. NHTSA recall 22V656000 affects 222,858 vehicles including the 2012 Panamera Turbo. Missing caps on low-beam headlight adjustment screws may allow improper adjustment, risking poor illumination or glare to oncoming drivers. Dealers will install missing caps free of charge. No Do Not Drive advisory.
- Shift lever bushing. NHTSA recall 19V446000 affects 99,665 vehicles including the 2012 Panamera Turbo. The bushing attaching the gear selector lever to the gearbox may detach, allowing the vehicle to be shifted out of Park without warning while the ignition key can still be removed. This increases the risk of unexpected vehicle movement. Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Owners must use the parking brake until repair.
- A/C blower control unit. NHTSA recall 19V322000 affects 33,206 vehicles including the 2012 Panamera Turbo. Water intrusion into the A/C blower control unit may cause an electrical short circuit, increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit if necessary for free. Owners are advised to park outdoors until repaired.
- Camshaft controller screws. NHTSA recall 17V368000 affects 18,005 vehicles including the 2012 Panamera S, 4S, and Turbo models. Loose camshaft controller screws may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fastening screws at no cost. Notification letters were mailed in 2018, and owners will receive a second notice when the repair is available.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved issues related to these recalls or safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified consumer protection attorney might assist with evaluating potential claims.
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
373734
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
222858 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
33206 vehicles affected
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 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.
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
99665 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
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.
2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA TURBO
18005 vehicles affected
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 engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.