NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 62 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 21 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #10 for number of recalls.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Pedals and linkagesCampaign 16V169000 · 23 Mar 2016
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 12V065000 · 21 Feb 2012
Problem: 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.
Risk: A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 9, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
What owners complain about
Share of the 29 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine12 · 41%
Power train11 · 38%
Unknown or other4 · 14%
Air bags3 · 10%
Forward collision avoidance1 · 3%
Steering1 · 3%
Service brakes1 · 3%
Exterior lighting1 · 3%
When complaints were filed
20163
20175
20183
20192
20207
20234
20245
From owner complaints
At highway speeds, randomly a serious unsafe to operate 'service necessary' warning appears on the instrument panel and the cruise control malfunctions; abruptly shutting off. With the service necessary warning indicated, the vehicle is unsafe to operate. This unsafe vehicle is not drive-able with cruise control.…
Intake camshafts adjuster bolts broke while in motion on city street c@p case with porsche # 0005611574 manufacturer campaign number : ah08
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v368000 (engine). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Porsche of silver spring in silver spring,…
Camshaft adjuster bolts snapped while in operating mode.being made of aluminum not steel as in previous years caused the engine to stop operating. Porsche usa refused to cooperate citing an out of warranty reason.vehicle onlu had 84000 miles when this factory defect has effected the engine.
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.