Every 2015 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 →Suspension · NHTSA 14V824000
Dec 29, 2014Suspension
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles manufactured November 26, 2014, to November 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specified torque.
- Risk
- If the suspension alignment was incorrectly performed, vehicle handling could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will perform a front and rear suspension alignment, and check the screw connections for the proper torque, retightening as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification date. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF04.
Full recall details for 14V824000 →
2015 Porsche Cayenne complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, reporting 1 crashes. Porsche has issued at least 528 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
- Electrical System3
- Engine3
- Exterior Lighting3
- Power Train3
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Air Bags1
Service bulletins by component
- Unknown Or Other (481)
- Electrical System (377)
- Engine (317)
- Equipment (293)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (147)
- Structure (112)
Read Porsche Cayenne owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2015 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Cayenne. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“Shortly after taking delivery of this Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (purchased April 25, 2022, from Porsche Nashua, Nashua, NH), the backup/parking sensors failed to sound.”
2015 PORSCHE CAYENNESep 29, 2026 · NH
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11767912
“PANORAMIC GLASS ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. WAS DRIVING ALONG A FAIRLY QUIET FREEWAY (BIG DISTANCE TO CAR IN FRONT AND NO CARS IN NEIGHBOURING LANE). ALL OF A SUDDEN LARGE BANG AND GLASS FELL DOWN ON THE 3 PASSENGERS IN THE BACK. MANY SMALL PIECES AND A FEW LARGE PIECES.”
2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE S E-HYBRIDJan 10, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11061979
“Air bag light on occupant not detected code, just like Porsche Mecan campaign AMA2”
2015 PORSCHE CAYENNEMay 31, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11664131
“June 7-8, 2024 driving in rain, the #17- 25 amp headlight fuse blew, leaving my family and me stranded without headlights in the dark on I-70 highway. When headlights quit during this drive and it became Very Very dangerous! After getting the 2015 Cayenne home, I inspected both headlights.”
2015 PORSCHE CAYENNEDec 10, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11629837
“Dealership is selling vehicle without disclosing recall information or correcting.”
2015 PORSCHE CAYENNEJun 20, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11595610
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