Does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with exterior lighting:headlights.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

37 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

There are 392 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne.

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2011 Porsche Cayenne service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

S Sport Utility 4-Door
S Hybrid Sport Utility 4-Door
Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door
Base Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

4.8L 4806CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
3.0L 2995CC 183Cu. In. V6 FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV) DOHC Supercharged
4.8L 4806CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
3.0L 2967CC 181Cu. In. V6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged
3.6L 3597CC 219Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2011 Porsche Cayenne Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #22V65600030/08/2022Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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. Plea

Consequence

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming dr

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of

NHTSA #16V16900023/03/2016Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

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 circ

Consequence

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing an

NHTSA #12V06500021/02/2012Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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 C

Consequence

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

TSB #11032418

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the door lock. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned in the attached PDF.

TSB #11032393

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving (992513031K) Shock absorber (spring cyl.). The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number mentioned.

TSB #11032387

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. Part number 00004321012 is affected - the vehicles that use this part number should be included.

TSB #11032380

Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - Oil Pressure Sender. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number PAB906060.

TSB #11032277

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving various parts. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. Part numbers: 0PD145703E, 0PD145703H, 0PD907123G, 0PD907123K

TSB #11032276

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the high-voltage battery. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part numbers mentioned. 9J1915099AS, 9J1915100AS, and 9J1915100AQ

TSB #11032274

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the transmission oil. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number 00004330563

TSB #11030913

Symptom based workshop manual involving the Belt Lock Warning on Driver's Side Permanently Active in Conjunction with Fault Memory Entry with Regard to Belt Lock Switch "B101C07". The vehicles affected are listed in the attached PDF.

Showing the 8 most recent of 392 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20240419Component: ENGINECrash reported

My vehicle has camshaft and crankshaft correlation problems due to the well-known problem with its screws and other things. I reported it to Porsche and they told me that it has already been repaired

20241230Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

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 NECESSA

20241126Component: AIR BAGS

The original Porsche leather upper dashboard has shrunk, causing exposed staples, and rippling of the leather , including rippling and bunching of the leather that is covering the passenger dash airba

20241126Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

20241126Component: AIR BAGS

Porsche dash material is separating from the substrate of the structure. This material is directly between the airbag and the now loose material on the surface of the dash (leather). Porsche will no

Showing the 5 most serious of 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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