Porsche Cayenne S recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Porsche Cayenne S, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jul 27, 2023Crash risk2024 Porsche Cayenne, 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe, 2024 Porsche Cayenne S and 2 other models — Exterior Lighting
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
23V527000 · 3K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Aug 30, 2022Crash risk2001–2004 Porsche Boxster, 2001–2004 Porsche Boxster S, 2003–2017 Porsche Cayenne and 22 other models — Exterior Lighting
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."
22V656000 · 223K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- May 5, 2021Crash risk2020–2021 Porsche Cayenne, 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS and 2 other models — Air Bags
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.
21V318000 · 136 units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Jun 12, 2019Crash risk2004–2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2006 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo and 8 other models — Power Train
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.
19V446000 · 100K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Feb 20, 2019Crash risk2019 Porsche Cayenne, 2019 Porsche Cayenne S, 2017–2018 Porsche Panamera and 15 other models — Service Brakes
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
19V115000 · 14K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Sep 20, 2017Fire risk2004–2006 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2006 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2006 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Fuel System, Gasoline
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
17V576000 · 50K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Jun 7, 2017Crash risk2011 Porsche Cayenne S, 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera and 4 other models — Engine
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
17V368000 · 18K units · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Feb 21, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne, 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S, 2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid and 1 other model — Exterior Lighting
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.
12V065000 · 20K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Dec 15, 2004Crash risk2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Seat Belts
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
04V593000 · 31K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- May 17, 2004Crash risk2004 Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.
04V231000 · 19K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 18, 2004Fire risk2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
04V069000 · 11K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 18, 2004Safety2004 Porsche Cayenne, 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Power Train
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.
04V071000 · 4K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 18, 2004Fire risk2003 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE GROUND CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPIRAL RING OF THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE CONNECTING PIPE TO THE FUEL TANK IS INADEQUATE, THE FLOW OF FUEL DURING REFUELING CAN CREATE AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE, WHICH COULD DISCHARGE AND SPARK. THIS SPARK COULD IGNITE FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OUTSIDE THE TANK FILLER NECK THAT COULD LEAD TO A MUFFLED DETONATION.
04V068000 · 35 units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Feb 18, 2004Crash risk2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Seats
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
04V072000 · 4K units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 24, 2003Safety2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 2003–2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo — Equipment
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).
03V351000 · 326 units · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.