How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne have?

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 5 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

The most recent recall was issued on August 30, 2022 and relates to the exterior lighting:headlights system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?

Yes, there are 4 high-risk recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2011 Porsche Cayenne: Recalls & Complaints

2011 Porsche Cayenne

This page covers 5 recalls, 30 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne.

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

18–19 mpg combined

12.4–13.1 L/100km

Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

City15–16 mpg(14.7–15.7 L/100km)

Highway22 mpg(10.7 L/100km)

Combined18–19 mpg(12.4–13.1 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$4,050–$4,300/yr

Tailpipe CO₂467–493 g/mi

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.

2011 Porsche Cayenne Owner Complaints

Complaints on the 2011 Cayenne split evenly between engine and powertrain issues, with a secondary pattern involving the dashboard covering. On the mechanical side, owners frequently report unexpected warning lights, particularly a "service necessary" message, appearing at highway speeds, accompanied by cruise control shutting off abruptly. The warning tends to clear on its own, which owners find frustrating since the underlying cause isn't obvious. Several owners also report the leather dashboard covering shrinking, pulling away from the dash structure, and in some cases bunching or rippling near the front passenger airbag area. Exposed staples and separating material are commonly mentioned details in these dashboard reports, and multiple owners describe being told by their mechanics that the deformation could interfere with airbag deployment in a crash.

Total Complaints

Crash-Related

By System

engine
10
power train
10
unknown or other
5
service brakes
1
electrical system

2011 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne has 5 recalls, the most serious being a brake pedal that can come loose and leave the driver unable to stop the vehicle.

A small retaining clip at the brake pedal hinge may be missing from the factory, allowing the pivot pin to shift out of position. Over time, the pedal wobbles on the pin and the pivot point can fracture, eventually causing the pedal to dislodge entirely under foot pressure. On turbocharged models, the turbocharger's turbine wheel can crack and cause the shaft to break, which pulls engine oil into the exhaust, producing smoke and raising the risk of an engine fire. There are also two headlight concerns: on certain trims, the headlight housing can work loose from the fender and detach while driving, eliminating light on that side of the road, and on a broader range of vehicles the headlights may be aimed incorrectly, either leaving the road ahead underlit or throwing glare into oncoming traffic.

All 5 Recalls

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NHTSA (USA)Low Risk

August 30, 2022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

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.