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Service bulletins for the 2012 Porsche Panamera

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

513 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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122-Y7G4E-032019-03-25. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. The rear lid does not close normally.
122-F9S5J-092018-11-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December 2017.
122-R4C7X-082018-08-20. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. Subject: Front camera Symptom: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: Lane Change Assist not available Porsche Dynamic Light System not available Traffic sign recognition not available Cause: Image sensor fault in the front camera. Insufficient contrast causes certain functions to fail at times. Remedial Action: Check front camera and replace it if necessary.
122-U4R6C-082018-08-20. Service bulletin. SEATS. Concerns: Look of the seat cover Information: Work procedure in the event of complaint "Seat cover wrinkled".
122-X5F7U-082018-08-20. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Symptom Customers complain that the brake pedal does not always return completely to its end position following actuation.
122-R9H5B-072018-08-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
122-P5G7U-072018-08-06. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; ENGINE. Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
122-B9S9K-072018-08-06. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; ENGINE. Concern: Check Engine and Hybrid warning illuminated Information: If the fault P055600 is stored in the DME, the brake booster vacuum system must be function tested as per the information in Guided Fault Finding and Diagnosis Information.
122-X8Y9N-072018-08-06. Service bulletin. WHEELS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. A vacuum line at the vacuum reservoir in the left front wheel well was not connected properly during production and may become disconnected (see the picture below). The repair is to simply reconnect the line and make sure it is not under tension.
122-R9H5B-072018-07-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
122-P5G7U-072018-07-30. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Oil in the wiring harness. If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
122-B9S9K-072018-07-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Concern: Check Engine and Hybrid warning illuminated Information: If the fault P055600 is stored in the DME, the brake booster vacuum system must be function tested as per the information in Guided Fault Finding and Diagnosis Information.
122-X8Y9N-072018-07-30. Service bulletin. WHEELS. A vacuum line at the vacuum reservoir in the left front wheel well was not connected properly during production and may become disconnected (see the picture below). The repair is to simply reconnect the line and make sure it is not under tension.
122-B9V4V-062018-06-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. As a result, this process has reduced vehicle downtime and repeat repairs substantially.
122-A6Z3V-032018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE). Subject: Intake valves and intake ports Information: Carboned-up valves in the engine can be reworked and cleaned using cleaning equipment. If there is a complaint about knocking combustion, e.g. during acceleration at high load, the condition of the intake valves and portsmust be checked before doing any other work. If the check shows that the intake valves and intake ports have carbon deposits and are dirty, they must be cleaned using the VAS 294 011 - cleaning unit. There should be no need to replace the components. Date of Introduction: The VAS 294 011 - cleaning unit can be ordered immediately for dealers. Remedial Action: The VAS 294 011 - cleaning unit is used for cleaning carboned-up intake valves and intake ports. Compressed air is used to spray a special granulatemixture into the intake port,where it loosens and removes carbon build-up. The dirty granulate is extracted during spraying using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
122-J4K4G-022018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Subject: Fastening screws for camshaft controllers Information: Due to influencing factors during the camshaft controller assembly process, the threaded connections can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft controller cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle.
122-N2C3W-022018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. Subject: Fastening screws for camshaft controllers Information: Due to influencing factors during the camshaft controller assembly process, the threaded connections can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft controller cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle.
122-T7Y5Q-122017-12-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Information: This document updates information previously published in EQ 1105, EQ 1105, and EQ 1401. To provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charger (sometimes referred to as a power supply). However, you may experience ECU programming and coding issues if the chosen battery charger has insufficient power. Many workshop manuals currently advise use of a battery charger with a 40 or 70 A current rating. However, with the increasing current requirements of modern Porsche vehicles, we recommend a battery charger capable of producing a minimum current of 90 A.
122-Z3X2N-122017-12-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Information: FC00001E for right side rear lid strut is set in the Rear Lid Control Unit. The actual fault may be in the left rear lid strut. Information for Workshop: The cause could be software or moisture in the Rear Lid Control Unit. If moisture is suspected, check the lid thoroughly for leaks.
122-N9F6H-012017-12-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Information: The customer complains that certain functions of the front camera are not available at times: * Lane Change Assist not available * Porsche Dynamic Light System not available * Traffic sign recognition not available Cause: Image sensor fault in the front camera. Insufficient contrast causes certain functions to fail at times.
122-S7G8J-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER. A fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look (designation in Tequipment Catalog: "Fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look") is available for the Panamera (970).
122-P6P7K-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. There is increased friction in the air spring compressor valves at temperatures below ?13° F (?25° C). This can result in a situation in which the maximum control current is not sufficient to actuate the valves. As a result, a warning message will be displayed in the instrument cluster and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) will stop working temporarily. Re-program PASM control unit using the PIWIS Tester with software version 33.010.030 (PIWIS Tester 3) or version 17.100.030 (PIWIS Tester II) or a higher software version installed.
122-Q5G8A-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. There is a possibility that a leak can occur at the fuel rails in the fuel injection system on the affected vehicles. As a result, a small amount of fuel can leak out. The customer may get a smell of fuel in these rare cases. Replace both fuel rails and replace the support piece and the support ring and sealing ring on the fuel injectors. Also replace the coolant regulator.
122-L4X2R-102017-11-08. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. There is a possibility that the function of the change-over valve for the sport exhaust system can fail as a result of water leaking in and causing corrosion. If this happens, the mode that was activated last will remain active. It will no longer be possible to switch between Sport and Normal mode in this case.In the event of a customer complaint or spare parts requirements for the change-over valve, the change-over valve and several individual components must be replaced - until such a time as the change-over valve becomes available as a repair kit,
122-X3Y7Q-072017-10-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') Situation: Support for the care andmaintenance of the AGMstarter battery (at the dealership): From the time the vehicle is delivered to the Porsche Centre until it is handed over to the customer, the battery must be maintained and charged regularly, depending on use.

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