The 2004 Porsche Cayenne has 5 recalls, the most serious being a fuel pump flange that can crack and leak gasoline, raising the risk of a fire if fuel reaches an ignition source.
A second urgent concern involves the automatic transmission's gear position indicator, which may not accurately reflect when the transmission is in Park, allowing the vehicle to roll if the driver exits without applying the parking brake. On the drivetrain side, some vehicles have a transfer case where the oil pump can stop rotating correctly, starving the internal gears of lubrication until the housing fractures and either sends incorrect torque to the wheels or leaks oil onto the tires. There is also a seatbelt concern: the bolt anchoring the rear seatbelt latch to the vehicle is not properly riveted, which can allow the latch to pull free in a crash and leave rear passengers unrestrained. Finally, the headlights on some vehicles may be aimed incorrectly, either failing to light the road ahead properly or shining into the eyes of oncoming drivers.
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The bushing connecting the gear selector lever to the gearbox can wear and detach over time. This may let you move the shift lever to Park and remove the key while the transmission is actually in a different gear, with no warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost. Use the parking brake until your vehicle is repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump flange can crack, which allows fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump flange with a new one that has a protective film.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that attaches the rear seat belt latch may not be properly riveted, potentially allowing the latch to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A transfer case may have a housing defect that causes the oil pump to rotate incorrectly, starving internal gears of lubrication.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
