2015 Porsche Cayenne S recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne S; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2015 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints13

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train3 · 23%

Exterior lighting3 · 23%

Engine3 · 23%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 15%

Electrical system2 · 15%

Structure1 · 8%

Unknown or other1 · 8%

Air bags1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20151

20184

20213

20244

20251

From owner complaints

My porsche cayenne diesel has had the porsche diesel emissions settlement program "fix" completed. Since the "fix" the vehicle has become dangerous to drive in certain situations. When merging, turning a slow speed corner or rolling through a yield sign there is a significant lag/delay from the time the throttle input…
Power train · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

June 7-8, 2024 driving in rain, the #17- 25 amp headlight fuse blew, leaving my family and me stranded without headlights in the dark on I-70 highway. When headlights quit during this drive and it became Very Very dangerous! After getting the 2015 Cayenne home, I inspected both headlights. Driver's side headlight had…
Exterior lighting · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

After leaving the dealership from re-call repairs, our car shut off on us in the busy 5:00 pm austin traffic. It was scary & dangerous. Porsche employees steve & amy helped us with towing to the dealership and provided a loaner vehicle for my husband & i to travel back to victoria county while our car get serviced. I…
Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Bought 2015 porsche cayenne diesel suv from porsche of nashua (nh) on 10-8-2015. On 10-19-2015 at odometer reading 921 miles, tailgate opened while driving, spilling contents onto roadway, others ran over contents including diesel fuel cold temperature treatment + filled 20 lb. Capacity propane tank, chainsaw. Vermont…
Structure · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

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.

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