This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Porsche Panamera 4.
21 mpg combined
11.2 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2012 Porsche Panamera 4 has 4 recalls, the most serious being two separate safety risks: an electrical short that can cause a fire, and a transmission gear position issue where the car can roll away unexpectedly if exited without the parking brake applied.
On the mechanical side, certain camshaft controllers inside the engine can work loose, potentially causing the engine to stall without warning while driving. There is also a lighting concern affecting a wide range of Porsche models across many years: the headlights may be improperly adjusted, either failing to illuminate enough of the road ahead or throwing glare into oncoming traffic, both of which reduce visibility at night.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bushing connecting the gear selector lever to the gearbox can wear and detach over time. This may let you move the shift lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission is actually in a different gear, with no warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Use the parking brake until your vehicle is repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the blower control unit if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The camshaft controller fastening screws may loosen inside the engine, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
