Recalls ·2004 Porsche Cayenne

2004 Porsche Cayenne recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 101 complaints, most often about fuel/propulsion system. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #1 for number of recalls.

Recalls6
Complaints101
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (6)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 22V656000 · 30 Aug 2022

Problem: 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.

Power train — Gear position indication (prndl)Campaign 19V446000 · 12 Jun 2019

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 17V576000 · 20 Sep 2017

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.

Seat beltsCampaign 04V593000 · 15 Dec 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Remedy: Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Seat belts — Rear/otherCampaign 04V231000 · 17 May 2004

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on june 1, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 04V071000 · 18 Feb 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: Continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. Incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. Owner notification began on may 3, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

What owners complain about

Share of the 24 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel/propulsion system8 · 33%
Power train8 · 33%
Electrical system5 · 21%
Engine4 · 17%
Air bags2 · 8%
Exterior lighting2 · 8%
Unknown or other2 · 8%
Steering1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair appointment, he noticed that the steering wheel had a quarter inch of play. The U-Joint connection was severely corroded. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column and steering shaft…

Steering · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 porsche cayenne. While parked at home, the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was contacted and the fire was extinguished. A police report was filed. The contact's house sustained fire damage. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was previously taken to…

Fuel/propulsion system · Jul 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

This vehicle allows you to be locked inside. After driving if the driver and passenger open their doors then the lock button is hit on the key (while the doors are still open), then the doors are closed anyone inside in unable to unlock any doors, even when hitting the unlock button inside the vehicle located on the…

Electrical system · Jan 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 porsche cayenne. While the contact's brother was driving approximately 65 mph, the front driver's side air bag inadvertently deployed without warning or impact. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. The…

Air bags · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.