This page covers 5 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Porsche Panamera S.
19–25 mpg combined
9.4–12.4 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. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche Panamera S has 5 recalls, the most serious involving two fire risks: an electrical short and, on Hybrid models only, a fuel injection system leak that can ignite near a heat source.
A third fire-related concern involves the transmission: if the driver exits the vehicle without selecting Park or applying the parking brake, the car can roll away unexpectedly. On the engine side, camshaft controllers can come loose internally, causing the engine to stall while driving. There is also a headlight recall affecting a wide range of Porsche models across many years, where improperly aimed headlights can either fail to light the road ahead or create glare that blinds oncoming drivers.
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel injection system may develop a leak in certain 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles built between April 26, 2011, and August 2, 2012.
What the fix does
Porsche dealers will replace the fuel rails at no charge. Recall notifications began April 17, 2015.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
