2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to exterior lighting and fuel system components. No consumer complaints have been submitted as of now.
The vehicle has five recalls addressing various defects primarily involving lighting and engine fuel systems. These recalls affect safety-critical systems including headlights and fuel injection.
Recalls- Headlight detachment. (NHTSA recall 12V065000) 20,278 vehicles are affected by a defect where the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. A detached headlight can reduce visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies free of charge.
- Fuel injection leak. (NHTSA recall 15V016000) 1,368 vehicles may experience fuel rail leaks which raise the risk of fire in presence of an ignition source. Porsche will replace the fuel rails at no cost to the owner.
- Missing headlight adjustment caps. (NHTSA recall 22V656000) Over 222,000 Porsche models, including the 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid, have missing caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws. Without these caps, headlights can be improperly adjusted, causing poor road illumination or glare to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing caps free of charge.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs related to safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting an attorney experienced in lemon law claims can help determine the proper course of action.
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
244504
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID
222858 vehicles affected
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. 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.
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID
1368 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID
20278 vehicles affected
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 COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER.
Risk: A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.