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2012 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 36
Latest campaign: Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	Aug 30, 2022	22V656000 12V065000
Engine and engine cooling	2	Jan 20, 2015	15V016000 12V329000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Mar 23, 2016	16V169000

Safety recalls5

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, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo Campaign NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Mar 23, 201616V169000	Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V169000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne Campaign NHTSA 16V169000 · Mar 23, 2016
Jan 20, 201515V016000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V016000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne S Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 15V016000 · Jan 20, 2015
Jul 12, 201212V329000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V329000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne Campaign NHTSA 12V329000 · Jul 12, 2012
Feb 21, 201212V065000	Exterior lighting: headlights A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V065000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Filed under Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo Campaign NHTSA 12V065000 · Feb 21, 2012

Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, 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).

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Owner complaints by component36

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

36Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Power train	18	50	1	1
Unknown or other	7	19	0	0
Engine	6	17	0	0
Electrical system	3	8	0	0
Air bags	2	6	0	0
Seats	2	6	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	6	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	6	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	3	0	0
Service brakes	1	3	0	0
Visibility	1	3	0	0
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	3	0	0

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 GTS, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 07/07/2026 · ODI 11748836
Air bags
“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.”
Filed 12/28/2024 · ODI 11632899
Unknown or other
“The transfer case on my car has been confirmed by two different mechanics that it needs to be replaced.”
Filed 11/04/2022 · ODI 11492273

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2012 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 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 are the 2012 Porsche Cayenne recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 18 complaints out of 36 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 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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