2012 Porsche Panamera Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 38%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,280miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Porsche Panamera, 38% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,280 miles. 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.
“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“vehicle high pressure fuel pump is attached to and a part of the left camshaft in the engine. Although a major and critical component of the engine and propulsion, the fuel pump seized, exploded and shredded itself and the camshaft at the connected point sending shards of metal chunks and pieces into the engine causing catastrophic engine failure. The engine immediately went into limp mode on the highway at no less than 70 miles per hour while passing an 18 wheeler which, was a major safety issue and could have caused a crash causing serious bodily injury or death as a result. …”
NHTSA complaint #11614224, filed 2024-09“The contact owns a 2012 Porsche Panamera. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v368000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Porsche of south shore in freeport, new york was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable and did not know when they would arrive. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11013431, filed 2017-08Related recalls
- 17V368000Jun 7, 2017Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera…Covers: Porsche Panamera 2011–2012, Panamera Turbo 2010–2012, Panamera 4S 2010–2012 +4 more
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Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Porsche Panamera
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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