2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE Complaints and Recall Information
The 2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE has 2 complaints and 4 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the dashboard leather shrinking and staples pulling out. This condition may affect airbag deployment in the event of an accident according to dealer advice.
Four recalls address various safety and equipment defects affecting multiple systems within the vehicle. These include exterior lighting, brakes, and other components, highlighting the range of manufacturer-acknowledged issues.
Common Issues- Dashboard leather defect. The leather on the dashboard shrinks, causing staples to pull out. Dealers warn this could impair correct airbag deployment in a crash and advise replacement of the dashboard.
The four recalls impact systems critical to safety and vehicle operation. Recall campaigns involve inspections and repairs free of charge to the owners to correct the defects.
Recalls- Headlight adjustment caps. (NHTSA 22V656000) Approximately 222,858 vehicles including the 2016 Cayenne have missing caps covering low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws. Missing caps may lead to improper headlight alignment, reducing road illumination and causing glare to oncoming drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install caps at no cost. Owner notification began October 28, 2022.
- Brake pedal pivot circlip. (NHTSA 16V169000) About 88,300 Cayenne vehicles from model years 2011 to 2016 may have missing circlips on the brake pedal pivot pin. This defect allows the brake pedal to dislodge, risking loss of braking ability and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and install missing circlips free of charge. Recall notification started July 8, 2016.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects from these recalls may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can help clarify legal options available for persistent vehicle issues.
2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE Summary
2016
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
311158
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2016 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.
2016 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.
Complaints
2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2054626UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.
2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE
ID: 2054625AIR BAGS
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.