2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to recalls involving the engine turbocharger, headlights, and brake pedal assembly. No consumer complaints have been registered against this model year.
There are 6 recalls affecting various systems including engine components, exterior lighting, and braking mechanisms. These recalls address safety and performance defects requiring dealer repairs or part replacements.
Recalls- Turbocharger turbine wheel. NHTSA recall 12V329000 affects 270 vehicles. The turbine wheel may fracture due to a casting defect, leading to reduced performance and potential turbine shaft fracture. Oil could enter the exhaust system causing smoke and increased fire risk. Dealers replace turbine wheels free of charge since August 31, 2012.
- Headlamp detachment. NHTSA recall 12V065000 covers 20,278 vehicles. Headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender, risking loss of visibility and crash. Porsche replaced headlamp locking assemblies at no charge starting March 9, 2012.
- Missing headlight adjustment caps. NHTSA recall 22V656000 involves 222,858 vehicles including the 2012 Cayenne. Low-beam headlight adjustment screw caps may be missing, allowing improper headlight aim. Improper lighting may reduce road visibility or cause glare, increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and install missing caps free of charge. Owner notification began October 28, 2022.
- Brake pedal pivot pin circlip. NHTSA recall 16V169000 affects 88,300 vehicles from 2011-2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may lack a circlip, permitting movement that can cause pedal dislodgment. Loss of brake function increases crash risk. Dealers inspect and install missing circlips at no cost since July 8, 2016.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or defects affecting safety systems may have rights under state lemon laws. Consultation with a qualified attorney or consumer protection agency can clarify potential remedies.
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
331706
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 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.
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE
270 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
Risk: IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.