This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S.
18–21 mpg combined
11.2–13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne S has 2 recalls, the more serious being a fuel injection system that can leak and create a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source.
The second recall involves headlight aim: the headlights on certain vehicles may be pointed too low or too high, either failing to illuminate the road ahead adequately or shining into the eyes of oncoming drivers, which raises the risk of a crash. Note that this recall only affects hybrid models for the fuel system issue, while the headlight recall covers a wide range of Porsche vehicles across many model years.
At a glance
What can fail
The protective caps covering the low-beam headlight adjustment screws are missing, which allows headlights to be adjusted incorrectly and fail to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your headlights and install any missing sealing caps at no charge.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel injection system may develop a leak in certain 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles built between April 26, 2011, and August 2, 2012.
What the fix does
Porsche dealers will replace the fuel rails at no charge. Recall notifications began April 17, 2015.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
