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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2017 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 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
20
Latest campaign
Aug 30, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting1Aug 30, 2022
22V656000
Equipment1Nov 28, 2018
18V844000

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.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
Nov 28, 201818V844000

Equipment

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V844000
What's wrong
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Campaign
NHTSA 18V844000 · Nov 28, 2018
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 component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
20Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system840000
Exterior lighting525000
Engine420000
Unknown or other420100
Fuel/propulsion system315000
Air bags210000
Power train210000
Tires15000
Structure15100
Service brakes15100

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 Diesel Platinum, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Platinum, Cayenne S, Cayenne S E-Hybrid, Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Turbo S.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated the vehicle experiencing a catastrophic powertrain and electrical failure.”

    Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770216
  • Electrical system

    “The RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT has experienced recurring water/moisture intrusion and has now completely failed and no longer illuminates.”

    Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764466
  • Electrical system

    “The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked.”

    Filed 07/27/2026 · ODI 11753055

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2017 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 2017 Porsche Cayenne?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 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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