CarRecallWatchThe 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (12 reports).
2011 Porsche Cayenne 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.
Brake Pedal May Dislodge, Risking Loss of Braking
Certain 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne vehicles built between April 28, 2010, and January 11, 2016, may be missing a circlip on the brake pedal pivot pin.
Most common 2011 Porsche Cayenne problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RANDOMLY A SERIOUS UNSAFE TO OPERATE 'SERVICE NECESSARY' WARNING APPEARS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONS; ABRUPTLY SHUTTING OFF. WITH THE SERVICE NECESSARY WARNING INDICATED, THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVE-ABLE WITH CRUISE CONTROL. ERROR WILL GO AWAY ON ITS OWN. THIS BREAKDOWN APPEARS TO BE KNOWN TO PORSCHE BASED ON WHAT I HAVE SEEN ON INTERNET COMMUNITY SITES
Porsche dash material is separating from the substrate of the structure. This material is directly between the airbag and the now loose material on the surface of the dash (leather). Porsche will not repair this and recommends a replacement at an estimated $10,000 USD. There is a significant risk to safety as the now loose upper material will interfere with the deployment of the airbag on the passenger side, adding potential harm and injury to a passenger inside the vehicle.
The original Porsche leather upper dashboard has shrunk, causing exposed staples, and rippling of the leather , including rippling and bunching of the leather that is covering the passenger dash airbag assembly. I have been informed that in the event of an accident causing airbags to deploy, the passenger airbag would likely not deploy correctly, and further injury could also occur because of exposed staples and hardware that should not be exposed. My Porsche dealer and independent dealer have both advised replacement of dash (for a very large sum of money). I have also taken the vehicle to multiple upholstery shops and all have declined to fix the problem solely due to the airbag risk/lia
The leather on my Porsche Cayenne dashboard has shrunk and is pulling away from the front of the dashboard. My mechanic tells me that this is a possible safety issue because if the vehicle is in an accident, the front passenger airbag may not deploy correctly and recommends replacing (expensive). In checking various Porsche online forums, this appears to be a common issue among owners with the more expensive leather dashboards.
My vehicle has camshaft and crankshaft correlation problems due to the well-known problem with its screws and other things. I reported it to Porsche and they told me that it has already been repaired but I don't understand how to fail again and deny help for its repair.
2011 Porsche Cayenne questions
Does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne: Missing headlight adjuster caps can misaim headlights; Brake Pedal May Dislodge, Risking Loss of Braking; Exterior Lighting:Headlights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (12), Power Train (11), Unknown Or Other (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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.