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Porsche Cayenne
Model Overview
The Porsche Cayenne may have generated a lot of controversy at its early 2000s launch, but it proved -- almost single-handedly -- that there's a market for fast, upscale SUVs: the Cayenne now outsells all of Porsche's car models combined. Porsche was also an early adopter of high-performance PHEV tech in this segment. Between its sporty speed and comfortable, modern interior, it's no wonder the Cayenne has taken the SUV world by storm.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
9
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Porsche9956
Love my vehicle
December 13, 2017
Overall Score
Beautiful vehicle beautiful ride. Love the size and comfort. Great vehicle. Reliable. Looks great and drives great. Has a fabulous roar when started. Well manufactured with a good warranty. But rides so well not sure warranty will be required. Here’s hoping. Love the heated and cooling seats in front and back. Great full sunroof. Has screens for the back windows which is nice for people in back seat not fighting the sunshine streaming in. Very good storage in back. Accessibility is fantastic. Easy to park. Very user friendly GPS system. Seats fold down very reqdilly if hauling larger items in trunk which is very nice. Sound system is pretty good. This vehicle has great pick up making lane changes and passing very comfortable. I really enjoy driving this beautiful luxury SUV.
Comfort
10
Performance
10
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-662
Recall date
2023-12-13
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
APB6
Units Affected:
5,071
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could overheat while charging.
Note: This recall only affects electric and plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A charging cable that overheats could create a fire risk.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your 220 V vehicle charger to a dealership to replace the vehicle charging cable.
Recall number
2023-419
Recall date
2023-07-31
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2024
Manufacturer Recall Number:
APB1
Units Affected:
317
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a problem with the vehicle control software could cause the hazard lights and/or parking lights not to work when the ignition switch is in the "OFF" position.
Safety Risk:
Hazard lights and parking lights that don't work properly could make the vehicle less visible and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the gateway control unit.
Recall number
2022-487
Recall date
2022-08-31
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
ANB4
Units Affected:
58,856
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Recall number
2022-033
Recall date
2022-01-31
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
ANA1
Units Affected:
103
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear wheel alignment was not checked during recall AMA9 (Transport Canada Recall 2021-236). As a result, the steering could pull to one side or another and the tires could wear unevenly. If you continue to drive the vehicle in this condition, there may be reduced traction. Eventually, a tire could fail and lose air pressure.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment, as necessary. Additionally, the dealer will inspect the rear tires for premature and uneven wear due to this issue, and replace them if necessary.
Recall number
2021-485
Recall date
2021-08-04
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AMB6
Units Affected:
621
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not properly lock to secure a child seat.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that is not properly locked could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the seat belts. They will be replaced, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-403
Recall date
2021-06-30
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AMB4
Units Affected:
5
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On a small number of vehicles, the screw that secures the steering column to the steering gear may not be properly tightened. If the screw comes loose, the steering column could detach and cause a complete loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to install a new screw to secure the steering column to the steering gear.
Recall number
2021-236
Recall date
2021-04-21
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AMA9
Units Affected:
152
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the lock nuts for the rear trailing arms may be defective. As a result, a nut could break and the trailing arm could become loose. This can cause a sudden loss of vehicle stability.
Safety Risk:
Reduced vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rear trailing arm bolts and lock nuts.
Recall number
2019-522
Recall date
2019-10-16
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKB8
Units Affected:
6,007
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light may not come on when the brake pads require replacement. This can happen when the instrument cluster display is set to the Map or Night Vision mode. Canadian regulations require the warning indicator to stay on when the brakes are worn.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall 2019-078. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
Driving a vehicle with brakes that are worn out could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2019-290
Recall date
2019-06-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKB1
Units Affected:
8,742
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the transmission shifter could detach from the transmission. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle could move suddenly.
Safety Risk:
Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the shifter cable bushing. Owners are reminded to use the parking brake anytime the vehicle is parked.
Recall number
2019-192
Recall date
2019-04-18
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA6
Units Affected:
33,832
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Issue:
Certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has made changes to include the required marking on all new parts.
Recall number
2019-078
Recall date
2019-02-20
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA1
Units Affected:
1,224
Notification Type:
Superseded
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the red brake wear warning light does not come on when the brake pads are worn out. This could increase the risk of the vehicle being driven with worn out brake pads. Note: A yellow warning message will be displayed if the brake pads wear out. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2019522. Please see recall 2019522 for more information.
Safety Risk:
Driving a vehicle with worn out brake pads could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2019-077
Recall date
2019-02-20
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AKA0
Units Affected:
2
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the backup camera display. The rearview image may be slow to appear on the center console screen when in reverse.
Safety Risk:
This could affect a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the instrument cluster software.
Recall number
2018-661
Recall date
2018-11-28
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ12
Units Affected:
128
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with an optional ski bag, the fastening strap for the ski bag may have been sewn with incorrect thread. This could cause the strap seams to tear in the event of crash, which would increase the risk of injury to the passengers. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected ski bags. Note: 72 of the affected ski bags may have been sold as an accessory part through Porsche Dealers.
Recall number
2018-583
Recall date
2018-10-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AJ09
Units Affected:
66
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the right rear seat belt buckle may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the rear right seat belt buckle with an improved part.
Recall number
2016-131
Recall date
2016-03-23
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AG02
Units Affected:
10,370
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a circlip at the brake pedal hinge may not have been installed at the time of assembly. This could allow the pivot pin to move out of position, which would allow the pedal to wobble, and could fracture the brake pedal pivot through continued use. A fractured hinge would allow the pedal to separate from its pivot, which could lead to impaired brake function and increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and add a circlip as necessary.
Recall number
2013-354
Recall date
2013-10-16
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
31
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the fuel gauge may indicate a greater quantity of fuel than what remains in the tank. As a result, if the tank were to become empty, engine stalling could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster.
Recall number
2012-070
Recall date
2012-02-22
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2011 2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
AC01
Units Affected:
1,840
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the headlamp assemblies may not have been secured correctly during vehicle assembly. As a result, the headlamps could loosen and detach from the vehicle, which could compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users. In addition, the errant headlamp module could strike a vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp locking components.
Recall number
2008-055
Recall date
2008-02-18
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
A803
Units Affected:
392
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a V6 engine, a fuel line in the plenum area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Overtime, relative movement of the involved components can cause chaffing damaged, which may result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and reroute the fuel line. Should the fuel line exhibit damage, it would be replaced.
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