CarRecallWatchThe 2006 Porsche Cayenne S has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (4 reports).
2006 Porsche Cayenne S recalls
Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights
On certain Porsche Boxster, Boxster S, Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles from 2001 to 2003, the caps covering the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws may be missing.
Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected
The gear selector lever bushing that attaches the shifter to the gearbox can degrade over time and detach.
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Causing Fire Risk
The fuel pump flange on certain gasoline-powered Porsche Cayenne vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
Most common 2006 Porsche Cayenne S problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was facing uphill, the contact decided not to reverse down the hill and was attempting to turn the vehicle around to drive down the hill. The contact put the vehicle in park and was hanging over the driverâs front door attempting to see where the edge of the hill was to back up the hill and drive down the hill. However, the gear went into neutral, and the vehicle unexpectedly moved, rolling down the hill. The contact jumped into the moving vehicle and depressed the brake pedal as the back of the vehicle hit the ground smashing the muffler into the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehi
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES ON THE HEADLIGHTS WERE WORN OUT RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF HEADLIGHT FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT CHECK HEADLIGHT AND CHECK TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 173,000.*DT CONSUMER STATED EVIDENTLY, THE INSULATION WAS COMPOUNDED FROM A VEGETABLE SOURCE (SOY) NOT VERY DURABLE. THE INSULATION ON THE HEADLIGHT WIRING HARNESSES WERE CRUMBLING. THE HEADLIGHTS HIGH AND LOW BEAM, PARKING LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS WERE INTERMITTENT.*JB
INSULATION ON THE WIRING INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHTS AND WIRING ON THE HARNESSES FEEDING THE HEAD LIGHTS & TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DETERIORATES AND CRUMBLES. THIS LEADS TO SHORTING OF WIRES AND HEAD LIGHT & TURN SIGNAL FAILING. ADDITIONALLY THE CONNECTORS ON THE HEAD LIGHTS & HARNESSES CORRODE LEADING TO HEADLIGHT/TURN-SIGNAL FAILURE. THIS CAN OCCUR AT ANYTIME, DRIVING WHEN STARTING, STATIONARY, OR TURNING.
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM PORSCHE (AH10 PORSCHE SAFETY RECALL) FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTER FLANGE OF FUEL PUMP. THE LETTER WAS DATED 14NOV2017. ON 28NOV2017 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AT NO COST TO ME. THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED PART, SO HE REPLACED THE DEFECTIVE FILTER FLANGE (WHICH HAD BEEN LEAKING FUEL), REPLACED IT WITH A NEW PART, BUT STILL UNDER THE RECALLED DESIGN, AND CHARGED ME FOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THE RECALL STATED THE REPAIR WOULD BE DONE AT NO EXPENSE TO VEHICLE OWNERS. THEN IN AUGUST 2018, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE NEWLY DESIGNED PARTS WERE DELIVERED, AT WHICH POINT I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER AND TH
NHTSA RECALL NO.: 17V-576; PORSCHE SAFETY RECALL AH10. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED 12/17 AND I HAVE SPOKEN TO MY PORSCHE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES SINCE. THE PORSCHE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT RECEIVED THE FILTER FLANGE REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND HAS NO IDEA WHEN THEY WILL BE RECEIVED.
2006 Porsche Cayenne S questions
Does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Car May Roll Away If Left Without Park Selected; Fuel Pump Flange May Crack and Leak Fuel, Causing Fire Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Porsche Cayenne S has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.