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2012 Porsche Cayenne

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 222,858 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V656000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Service brakes

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 88,300 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V169000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 270 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V329000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 20,278 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V065000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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