CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo recalls
Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights
On certain Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles from 2001 to 2003, the caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing.
Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected
The gear selector lever bushing that attaches the shifter to the gearbox can degrade over time and detach.
Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire
Water can get into the air conditioning blower control unit, which can cause an electrical short circuit.
Loose Camshaft Controllers Can Stall the Engine
Certain Porsche Panamera and Cayenne vehicles from the 2010 to 2012 model years may have camshaft controllers that can come loose inside the engine.
Most common 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
HORN INOPERATIVE. VEHICLE FAILED ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION DUE TO INOPERATIVE HORN. VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 53K MILES. DEALERSHIP REPAIR ESTIMATE OVER $900.
THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON A CURVY FOUR LANE HIGHWAY. TRAFFIC SLOWED AND THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR WAS PUSHED TO SPEED UP WHILE CHANGING LANES. THE PDK TRANSMISSION HESITATED TWO OR THREE SECONDS BEFORE ENGAGING THE SECOND CLUTCH - DURING WHICH THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE WHILE A CAR WAS RAPIDLY CLOSING IN - AND WHEN THE CLUTCH ENGAGED IT DID SO EXTREMELY HARD. THE ENGAGEMENT WAS SO HARD MY WIFE WAS LATER DIAGNOSED WITH WHIP LASH. THE ONCOMING CAR NARROWLY AVOIDED HITTING THE SEEMINGLY-STUCK-IN-NEUTRAL PORSCHE. IT WAS NOT THE FIRST TIME WE HAD NOTICED THE PDK HESITATING BETWEEN SHIFTS AND THEN BANGING INTO GEAR AND HAD REPORTED IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. THERE WERE NO CODES SHOWN BY THE
2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo questions
Does the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected; Water Can Short Circuit A/C Blower Unit, Risking Fire; Loose Camshaft Controllers Can Stall the Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.