PORSCHE PANAMERA (2012) recall — Engine
Porsche is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera models due to camshaft controllers that may come loose, causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners will receive free replacement fastening screws.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling specific 2010-2012 Panamera models because camshaft controllers can become loose, leading to engine stalls that increase crash risk. This fix involves replacing fastening screws at no cost to owners. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252004-porsche-panamera-2012-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252004-porsche-panamera-2012-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V368000
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“Porsche Panamera (2012) Engine Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Engine Stall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252004-porsche-panamera-2012-engine-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall #17V368000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V368000).
Why it’s dangerous
The camshaft controllers inside the engine can become loose, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly. This stall increases the risk of a crash while driving, especially during high-speed maneuvers or sudden acceleration.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2010-2012 Porsche Panamera S, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4, and 2011 Cayenne S/Turbo vehicles are affected. Drivers of these models are most at risk if the camshaft controller becomes loose.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2012 Panamera or Panamera 4, or 2011 Cayenne S/Turbo. The recall covers vehicles where camshaft controllers may come loose.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Recall Notice
Porsche mailed owner notification letters on January 12, 2018, and will send a second notice when the remedy is available.
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Owners can call 1-800-767-7243 to confirm eligibility and schedule the free replacement of fastening screws.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The camshaft controllers in these vehicles may come loose inside the engine, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2012 Panamera or Panamera 4, or 2011 Cayenne S/Turbo.
What is the fix for this issue?
Porsche will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters at no cost to the owner.
Contact Porsche
We’ve drafted a message you can send Porsche to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V368000 — Porsche Porsche Hello, I own a Porsche that is covered by recall 17V368000 from Porsche. The official recall notice states: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V368000 (July 6, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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