2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Panamera S E-Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. That is the most of any Panamera S E-Hybrid model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 14,806 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 14,806 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 14,806 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Panamera 4S and Panamera S, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4 and Panamera Turbo, 2012-2016 Panamera Turbo S and Panamera S E-Hybrid, 2013-2016 Panamera GTS, 2013 Panamera Platinum Edition and Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, 2014-2016 Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive and Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2015 Panamera Diesel and 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition and Panamera Turbo S Exclusive Series vehicles. Water may enter the A/C blower control unit, causing an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of fire.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower control unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA7. Note: Porsche recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 porsche panamera s e-hybrid. The contact noticed strong fuel fumes inside the vehicle. The contact had to drive the vehicle with the windows down. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not…
Catastrophic frame failure 10/11/12: the car's frame fractured and the car broke in two during proper loading of the vehicle via the tow hook onto a roll back car carrier. One section, from the frame's front cross member forward, stayed on the carrier. The rest of the car rolled uncontrolled…
Other Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Panamera S E-Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Panamera S E-Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Panamera S E-Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, steering, structure problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Panamera S E-Hybrid model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.