2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Complaints and Recall Information
The 2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle recalls, including problems with headlights, transmission components, and fuel system parts. There are no registered complaints from owners regarding vehicle performance or defects.
The vehicle has five recalls addressing various safety-related systems. These recalls primarily affect exterior lighting, the automatic transmission gear position indicator, and the fuel delivery system.
Recalls- Exterior lighting headlight caps. Recall 22V656000 affects 222,858 vehicles including the 2005 Cayenne S. Headlight horizontal adjustment screw caps are missing, allowing improper headlight adjustment. This defect risks poor road illumination or glare to oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing caps free of charge.
- Transmission shifter bushing. Recall 19V446000 involves 99,665 affected vehicles. The bushing attaching the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade and detach. This can allow shifting the lever to Park and removing the key while the transmission is not actually in Park, with no warning. There is a risk of unexpected vehicle movement and crash. Repairs include replacing the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Owners are advised to use the parking brake until fixed.
- Fuel pump flange cracks. Recall 17V576000 covers 50,145 vehicles. The fuel pump flange may crack causing fuel leaks. The risk includes fire due to fuel leakage near ignition sources. The fix involves replacing fuel filter flanges with new ones that have a protective film free of charge.
Owners with vehicles subject to these recalls or those struggling with repeated repairs involving critical safety components may have rights under their state lemon laws. They should consider consulting an attorney specializing in consumer protection and lemon law cases for assistance.
2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S Summary
2005
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
372668
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
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.
2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
99665 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S
50145 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.