2012 Porsche Cayenne

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #22V656000August 30, 2022222,858 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

• NHTSA recall #16V169000March 23, 201688,300 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

  Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

  If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.

• NHTSA recall #12V329000July 12, 2012270 vehicles affected

  engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #12V065000February 21, 201220,278 vehicles affected

  exterior lighting: headlights

  Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne, Cayenne s, Cayenne s hybrid, and Cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2010, through january 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender.

  A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Other model years

• 2004 38
• 2005 32
• 2006 41
• 2008 27
• 2011 30
• 2012
• 2013 40
• 2014 53
• 2016 40
• 2019 47