Every 2012 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 →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 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 12V329000
Dec 7, 2012Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 12V329000 →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 →
2012 Porsche Cayenne complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne, reporting 1 crashes, 1 fires. Porsche has issued at least 480 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
- Power Train18
- Unknown Or Other7
- Engine6
- Electrical System3
- Air Bags2
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (384)
- Electrical System (347)
- Equipment (316)
- Engine (261)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (180)
- Power Train (93)
Read Porsche Cayenne owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2012 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 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Porsche Cayenne. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Market Place.”
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNEJul 7, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748836
FireCrash
“WHEN DRIVING CAR, IT FEELS ROUGH AND IS HARD TO ACCELERATE SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSFER CASE. THE TRANSFER CASE SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURE PROBLEM AND IS COMMON AMONG THESE CARS. IT'S UNSAFE AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY .”
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE SMar 1, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11183519
“THIS VEHICLE SUFFERS UNKNOWN HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER ABRUPTLY WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT TRAVEL MORE THAN 20 MILES ON AUTOMATIC; UNLESS IT IS SWITCHED TO MANUAL SHIFT GEAR.”
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRIDJan 5, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11165314
“2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.”
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBOApr 30, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11091036
“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out around passenger side airbag. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.”
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNEDec 28, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11632899
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