2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. While no direct owner complaints are recorded, recalls affecting this vehicle cover systems like exterior lighting and the engine fuel system.
Five recalls exist that address issues related to headlights and fuel injection. These recalls involve millions of affected vehicles across different model years and primarily focus on safety concerns such as improper headlight function and fuel leaks.
- Headlight detachment. (Recall 12V065000) Around 20,278 vehicles were recalled because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. A detached headlight can cause loss of visibility, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies free of charge.
- Fuel injection leak. (Recall 15V016000) Approximately 1,368 vehicles face a fuel injection system leak risk that could lead to fuel leaks and pose fire hazards. Porsche will replace the fuel rails at no cost to owners.
- Missing headlight caps. (Recall 22V656000) Over 222,000 vehicles are affected by missing caps covering low-beam headlight adjustment screws. This can cause improper headlight alignment leading to poor road illumination or glare for oncoming drivers. Dealers will inspect and install the missing caps for free.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety-related recalls should consider their rights under state lemon law statutes. Consulting a qualified attorney may be necessary to evaluate potential claims for unresolved defects or safety concerns.
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
244504
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.