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2005 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 46
Latest campaign: Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	Aug 30, 2022	22V656000
Power train	1	Jun 12, 2019	19V446000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 20, 2017	17V576000
Seat belts	1	Dec 15, 2004	04V593000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 30, 2022Latest campaign


Aug 30, 202222V656000	Exterior lighting: headlights Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V656000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne S Campaign NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Jun 12, 201919V446000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V446000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime. Risk If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo Campaign NHTSA 19V446000 · Jun 12, 2019
Sep 20, 201717V576000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V576000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo Campaign NHTSA 17V576000 · Sep 20, 2017
Dec 15, 200404V593000	Seat belts WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V593000 What's wrong CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS. Risk WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. Remedy DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo Campaign NHTSA 04V593000 · Dec 15, 2004

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component46

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

46Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	11	24	0	1	0
Engine and engine cooling	11	24	0	0	1
Fuel system	6	13	0	0	0
Gasoline	6	13	0	0	0
Power train	6	13	0	0	0
Electrical system	4	9	0	1	0
Air bags	4	9	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	3	7	0	0	0
Engine	3	7	0	0	0
Structure	2	4	2	0	1
Unknown or other	1	2	0	0	0
Suspension	1	2	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	2	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	2	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	2	0	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cayenne, Cayenne Turbo.

Latest reports

Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There was an abnormal fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
Filed 10/27/2025 · ODI 11695787
Unknown or other
“headlamp wiring and turn signal failures. Big hazard!! Why is in the headlight assembly including the headlight wire harness is corroding due to the heat this is a common issue that I see that’s online.”
Filed 07/21/2024 · ODI 11603601
Suspension
“The transmission has quite a bit of slop or play when placing it in park. I do not believe it could be parked safely in a residential driveway. Tranny knocks a little in low gears.”
Filed 07/13/2024 · ODI 11601645

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2005 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent, 22V656000 (reported August 30, 2022), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Porsche Cayenne?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 46 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Porsche Cayenne?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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