Recalls ·2009 Porsche Cayenne

2009 Porsche Cayenne recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Porsche Cayenne; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 15 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #13 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints15

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Recalls (2)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 15 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train6 · 40%
Electrical system4 · 27%
Fuel system2 · 13%
Gasoline2 · 13%
Unknown or other2 · 13%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 13%
Exterior lighting1 · 7%
Seats1 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 porsche cayenne. The contact stated the drive shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Power train · Mar 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

During normal commute to work driving, a message "check dim beam" appeared on the dashboard message board. Upon attempting to change a faulty dim beam headlamp bulb, i found headlamp harness wiring and all internal headlamp assembly wiring is cracked and crumbling and conductors are exposed and causing shorts and…

Electrical system · Aug 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Vehicle was parked in garage. Went to use it, opened door to drivers side, dash reads ignition lock fault. Would not start, would not come out of park. Towed to dealer (after towing co. Did emergency unlock of transmission to get out of garage. Vehicle has been at porsche dealership for a week now, told at first…

Power train · Aug 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

I was driving home about 10:44 pm on august 14 2019 when i heard what sounded like a explosion to my windows but i was afraid to pull over because it was a dark road so i got to the first gas station and checked for damage windows but come to find out it was the drivers back seat which had i gues swollen and bust out…

Seats · Aug 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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.