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2012 Porsche Panamera Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
15%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Porsche Panamera, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020120%
2018325%
2015240%
2014429%
2013542%
2012215%
2011618%
2010240%

Other parts of the 2012 Porsche Panamera

Engine
5 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Porsche Panamera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology