The 2008 Porsche Cayenne has 5 recalls, with two equally serious concerns: a transmission that may not indicate the correct gear position, which can allow the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly, and a fuel line on V6 models that can chafe against the rear engine compartment cover and leak fuel, creating a fire risk.
The transmission issue means the gear selector can display a position that does not reflect where the transmission actually is, so a driver who believes the vehicle is in Park may exit the car only to have it roll. On V6 models, engine movement while driving causes the fuel line in the plenum area to rub against the engine compartment cover over time, eventually wearing through and allowing fuel to escape near potential ignition sources. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is why it appears under more than one filing.
Two lower-severity recalls round out the list. The headlights on certain Cayennes may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead less illuminated than it should be or throwing glare into the eyes of oncoming drivers. There is also a compliance recall involving certain wheels that were produced without a marking required by Canadian regulations, a paperwork-level issue that the manufacturer notes does not affect safety.
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
Some wheels are missing a marking required by Canadian regulations.
What the fix does
No recall is needed. The manufacturer now includes the required marking on all new wheels.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Engine movement while driving can cause the line to knock and chafe, potentially developing a fuel leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install a spacer ring to prevent contact with the cover.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain V6 models, a fuel line in the engine area may rub against the engine cover. Over time, this friction can wear through the fuel line and cause it to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel line and reroute it away from the engine cover. Damaged fuel lines will be replaced.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
