Every 2011 Porsche Cayenne recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 22V656000
Aug 30, 2022Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V656000 →Engine · NHTSA 17V368000
Jul 6, 2017Engine
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 17V368000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 16V169000
Mar 23, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals and Linkages
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V169000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 15V016000
Jan 20, 2015Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Full recall details for 15V016000 →Exterior Lighting · NHTSA 12V065000
Feb 21, 2012Exterior Lighting:Headlights
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V065000 →
2011 Porsche Cayenne complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, reporting 2 crashes. Porsche has issued at least 442 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine33
- Power Train18
- Unknown Or Other7
- Air Bags3
- Electrical System3
- Service Brakes3
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (480)
- Electrical System (424)
- Equipment (379)
- Engine (285)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (217)
- Structure (115)
Read Porsche Cayenne owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2011 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Cayenne. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The contact stated that there was water intrusion in the headlight housings.”
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE SApr 23, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11656251
Crash
“My vehicle has camshaft and crankshaft correlation problems due to the well-known problem with its screws and other things. I reported it to Porsche and they told me that it has already been repaired but I don't understand how to fail again and deny help for its repair.”
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNEApr 19, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11584086
Crash
“2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO CAR STALLING WHILE DRIVING. *LD THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED NO FAULT CODES APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DRIFTED INTO A CURB BENDING AND DAMAGING THE FRONT WHEELS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.”
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBOJan 31, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11029822
“A 'HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE' MESSAGE IS RECEIVED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION (NORMAL DRIVING, AND/OR ACCELERATED DRIVING), OR UPON INITIAL START-UP OF THE ENGINE. THE HYBRID SYSTEM THEM FAILS TO 'E' CHARGE AS IT SHOULD. AFTER A FEW DAYS ERROR MAY DISAPPEAR, BUT RANDOMLY RESURFACES EACH TIME.”
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRIDFeb 5, 2016
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10824435
“THE FACTORY PROGRAMMING OF THE COMPUTER AND SPEED CONTROL IS INCORRECT. PORSCHE STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING WITHIN CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS [AND ACCORDING TO US LAW A VARIANCE OF UP TO 18% IS ALLOWED IN THE SPEEDOMETER.”
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE (E2)Sep 18, 2011
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10425928
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