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Porsche PanameraModel year report

2012 Porsche Panamera Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
76,140miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Porsche Panamera (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2012 Porsche Panamera. The part named most often is engine, with 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and body and structure (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 76,140 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 477 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 72 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 103 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The contact owns a 2012 Porsche Panamera. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine indicator illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle and the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test located diagnostic trouble codes (1) p000c - intake camshaft positon slow response (bank 2) and (2) p1538 - oil pump activation - limit value exceeded. The independent mechanic referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v368000 (engine). The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11129078, filed 2018-09, 79,280 miles

Electrical system: “Vehicle was parked and yellow smoke began billowing out from under glovebox on passenger side followed by fire flames between dash and window. And under glove box melting entire passenger side under glove box area ABS floor. Fore reignited after being put out icompletely initially.”

NHTSA complaint #11415683, filed 2021-05, 89,000 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2012 Porsche Panamera. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the reflection of the sun on the instrument panel and dashboard areas blinded the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the lighter colored dashboard could be replaced with a black dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired.the approximate failure mileage was 50. Updated 04/19/12 updated 04/25/12”

NHTSA complaint #10452184, filed 2012-03, 50 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,670 and 89,000 miles.

17%0–1017%10–250%25–5017%50–7533%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 76,140 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2011201222017201820192202020212202220242
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Porsche Panamera version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Panamera RWD3.6L 6-cyl7-speed automatic182621$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Porsche Panamera → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 477 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 477 bulletins →

Other model years of the Porsche Panamera

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2020550,0001—22—Not enough data
20181270,0006—24—Not enough data
2015516,5003—22—Not enough data
20141474,4003—22—Not enough data
20131225,0003—21—Not enough data
20121376,1405—21—Not enough data
20113468,1205—21Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010547,0001———Not enough data

All Porsche Panamera model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Porsche Panamera have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2012 Porsche Panamera as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Porsche Panamera is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 5 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2012 Porsche Panamera been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Porsche Panamera get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Porsche Panamera (Panamera, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Porsche Panamera reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 76,140 miles and the middle half falls between 16,670 and 89,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.