2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to exterior lighting and braking components, as indicated by the recall data.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including exterior lighting and brake pedal assembly. These recalls address risks such as detaching headlights, improper headlight adjustment, and brake pedal dislodgement. Repairs generally involve component replacement or inspection and installation of missing parts done free of charge by dealers.
Recalls- Headlamp detachment. NHTSA recall 12V065000 affects 20,278 vehicles. Headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender, which could cause loss of visibility and increase crash risk. Dealers replace headlamp locking assemblies free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2012.
- Missing headlight adjustment caps. Under recall 22V656000, 222,858 vehicles are affected. Caps covering low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing, allowing improper headlight adjustment. This defect risks poor road illumination and glare to oncoming drivers. Dealers inspect and install missing caps at no cost. Owner notifications started October 28, 2022.
- Brake pedal pivot pin circlip missing. Recall 16V169000 involves 88,300 vehicles from model years 2011-2016. Missing circlip may allow the brake pedal to dislodge, preventing brake application and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and install missing circlips for free. The recall began July 8, 2016.
- Other recalls. Two additional recalls affect systems not detailed in the provided data but are included in the total count of five recalls filed with NHTSA.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety or vehicle function may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional familiar with automotive defects could help clarify those rights.
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
331436
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE
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
88300 vehicles affected
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 circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
2011 PORSCHE CAYENNE
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.