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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
15
Latest campaign
Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Aug 30, 2022
Power train1Jun 12, 2019

Safety recalls2

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 Gts, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo 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
Campaign
NHTSA 19V446000 · Jun 12, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne Gts, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S. 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 component15

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
15Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train640000
Electrical system427000
Fuel system213000
Gasoline213000
Fuel/propulsion system213000
Unknown or other213000
Seats17000
Exterior lighting17000
Equipment17000
Tires17000
Electronic stability control (ESC)17000

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

  • Electrical system

    “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle was a dealer sale.”

    Filed 06/16/2026 · ODI 11744537
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle.”

    Filed 03/09/2026 · ODI 11722935
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “Fuel leaking from fuel tank”

    Filed 04/11/2023 · ODI 11516582

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2009 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 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 2009 Porsche Cayenne?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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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