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2016 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls2
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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| Mar 23, 201616V169000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesIf 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
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Cayenne, Cayenne Gts, Cayenne Turbo S. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component40
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 16 | 40 |
| Air bags | 11 | 28 |
| Power train | 7 | 18 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 13 |
| Engine | 5 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
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 Diesel, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne S, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk. Safety hazard for airbag not deploying properly. This is a common issue reported.”
- Unknown or other
“[XXX] the salesman at cars 4 your budget sold a 2016 Porsche VIN#[XXX] ON XXX to [XXX] DOBXXX. The vehicle's odometer was tampered with by [XXX] he had the miles rolled back by a friend of his.”
- Air bags
“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly.”
Other Porsche Cayenne model years
- 20206 recalls25 complaints
- 20198 recalls45 complaints
- 20181 recall14 complaints
- 20172 recalls19 complaints
- 20162 recalls40 complaints
- 20153 recalls15 complaints
- 20143 recalls53 complaints
- 20133 recalls40 complaints
- 20125 recalls36 complaints
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2016 Porsche Cayenne recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Cayenne have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 Porsche Cayenne?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 40 filed with NHTSA (40%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 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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