Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V329000 Reported July 12, 2012

Turbine wheels

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 270 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V329000
Manufacturer Campaign
AC04
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
270
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 12, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V329000 or campaign AC04.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V329000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V329000?

NHTSA recall 12V329000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on July 12, 2012. It addresses: Turbine wheels. The recall affects approximately 270 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V329000 or the manufacturer campaign number AC04. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.