Vehicle recall 12V329000 · July 12, 2012
Porsche Panamera and Cayenne
The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Porsche's safety recall number is AC04.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V329000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2012
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AC04
- Owner notification
- September 19, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 270
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/supercharger
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Cayenne (2012): 2012
- Porsche Panamera (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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