Recall 12V329000: 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 12, 2012

Manufacturer

Porsche cars north america, inc.

Potentially affected

270vehicles

Model years

2011–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. If a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.

Possible consequence

If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Porsche Cayenne27 complaints
• 2011 Porsche Panamera34 complaints
• 2012 Porsche Panamera13 complaints