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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2006 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Aug 30, 202222V656000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsImproperly 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
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| 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
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| Sep 20, 201717V576000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V576000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component55
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 27 |
| Power train | 10 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 8 | 15 |
| Gasoline | 8 | 15 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 13 |
| Air bags | 5 | 9 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 7 |
| Engine | 3 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 4 |
| Equipment | 1 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 2 |
| Tires | 1 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 2 |
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.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report.”
- Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was facing uphill, the contact decided not to reverse down the hill and was attempting to turn the vehicle around to drive down…”
Other Porsche Cayenne model years
- 20092 recalls15 complaints
- 20083 recalls42 complaints
- 20063 recalls55 complaints
- 20054 recalls46 complaints
- 20049 recalls101 complaints
- 20039 recalls7 complaints
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2006 Porsche Cayenne recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 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 2006 Porsche Cayenne?
Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 55 filed with NHTSA (27%). 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 2006 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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