Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 13 complaints for the 2012 Porsche Panamera, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

12V3290002012-12-07

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.

IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.

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22V6560002022-30-08

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."

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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19V4460002019-12-06

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.

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.

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19V3220002019-24-04

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.

An electrical short increases the risk of fire.

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17V3680002017-07-06

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.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 13 issues reported over 1 model years, engine problems are the most common for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine3

02Electrical System2

03Structure2

04Engine,fuel/propulsion System1

05Exterior Lighting1

13 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Porsche Panamera Fuel Economy

18–25mpg combined

15-22city

23-30hwy

$2,300-$3,200/yr

The 2012 Porsche Panamera delivers 18 to 25 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Panamera S Hybrid - Automatic 8-spd

25mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera - Automatic 7-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera 4 - Automatic 7-spd

21mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel Drive

18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera 4S - Automatic 7-spd

19mpg

4.8L 8-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera S - Automatic 7-spd

19mpg

4.8L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera Turbo - Automatic 7-spd

18mpg

4.8L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Panamera Turbo S - Automatic 7-spd

18mpg

4.8L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2012 Porsche Panamera

31States

34%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 31 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

19812%

FLFlorida

19111%

CACalifornia

17711%

GAGeorgia

1197%

ILIllinois

1006%

PAPennsylvania

956%

NYNew York

775%

NJNew Jersey

734%

DEDelaware

664%

DCWashington DC

614%

MDMaryland

503%

AZArizona

443%

WAWashington

352%

NCNorth Carolina

352%

MO26

MI25

MA22

NV22

OR21

TN21

UT20

IN19

NH17

AL16

WI16

OK16

CO14

CT14

HI12

VA12

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Porsche Panamera Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Porsche Panamera a good car to buy?

The 2012 Porsche Panamera has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Porsche Panamera?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Porsche Panamera?

Depending on configuration, the 2012 Porsche Panamera delivers 18–25 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2012 Porsche Panamera?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2012 Porsche Panamera, based on 13 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.