2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
The 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S, potentially affecting up to 819,450 vehicles.
Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 19V322000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 33,206 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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....
View full details →Recall 19V446000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 99,665 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 17V368000 — ENGINE
| 18,005 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-P3K5V-01 — VISIBILITY
Parts withdrawal bulletin for return of part # PNA0000WKE0.
122-U4R6C-08 — SEATS
Concerns: Look of the seat cover Information: Work procedure in the event of complaint "Seat cover wrinkled".
122-J8L3U-08 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Concerns: PDK transmission/control unit for PDK transmission Information: Procedure and repairmeasures in the event of complaints relating to PDK: ? Gearbox emergency operation/other warning messages ? Fault memory entries in the fault memory of the PDK control unit ? Leaks on the PDK transmission ? Complaints relating to comfort ?...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE PANAMERA S
- 2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 7 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 1 complaint
- 2012 PORSCHE PANAMERA S (current)
- 2013 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 1 complaint
- 2014 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 0 complaints
- 2016 PORSCHE PANAMERA S — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints