2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
The 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO, potentially affecting up to 688,852 vehicles.
Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V656000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 222,858 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 20,278 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.
2012 CAYENNE TURBO WITH 40096 MILEAGE AS OF TODAY. THE TRANSFER BOX WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2016 AND APRIL 2018. COST AROUND $4,500 EACH TIME. TOTAL OF $9,000 REPAIR BILL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 (NA) PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE AIR BAG APPEARED TO HAVE DEPLOYED (PROPERLY) UPON IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO IMPACT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
Safety Rating for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
122-X3H4Z-10 — ENGINE
Cause: Clicking noises can come from around the transfer case when manoeuvring the vehicle (or driving slowly) due to activation of the transfer case servo motor. Remedial action: Before doing any other work, the symptommust be simulated using a test procedure. (Opening the door windows can be helpful when evaluating...
WE44 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PORSCHE: 2015 CAYENNE S: CONTROL UNIT DME REQUIRES REPROGRAMMING. *LJ
66-11 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
PORSCHE: MISSING OFFSET AND GRADIENT VALUES ON THE TRANSFER CASE (WITH THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL UNIT), THE OFFSET AND GRADIENT VALUES MUST BE WRITTEN INTO THE NEW ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL UNIT. *JS
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO
- 2007 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 8 complaints
- 2009 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2010 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 11 complaints
- 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO (current)
- 2013 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2014 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
- 2015 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO — 0 complaints
Other PORSCHE Models
- PORSCHE CAYENNE — 629 total complaints
- PORSCHE TAYCAN — 378 total complaints
- PORSCHE MACAN — 245 total complaints
- PORSCHE BOXSTER — 219 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 — 173 total complaints
- PORSCHE PANAMERA — 153 total complaints
- PORSCHE CAYENNE S — 135 total complaints
- PORSCHE 911 TURBO — 89 total complaints