Horn inoperative. Vehicle failed annual safety inspection due to inoperative horn. Vehicle has approximately 53k miles. Dealership repair estimate over $900.
The worst 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is 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.
Recall number 22V656000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is 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.
Recall number 19V446000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is 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.
Recall number 19V322000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is 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.
Recall number 17V368000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo 406
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Warranty Information: Warranty Extension for Transmission Electronics Control Unit (18/26)
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Advanced Technical Information for VTS Remote Services Fail due to False 3G
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Parts Information for Parts Withdrawal
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
What 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 diagnostic computer so the dealer and the western field tech were not able to fix the car. I think the problem is dangerous and I would not let my wife drive it after that. We are selling it, which is a shame as we had previously owned five other porsches.
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Questions about the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Is the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo, close to a typical Panamera Turbo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo have?
4 recalls, covering exterior lighting, power train and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 19V322000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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