2004 Porsche Cayenne S Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S, 17% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Received recall notice for filter flange of fuel pump. Called dealer who said did not have repair parts and does not know when they will get them. Called Porsche u.s. And they told me the same thing. No date for receiving parts or repairing my car.”
NHTSA complaint #11111825, filed 2018-07“There is an open recall (NHTSA recall number 17v-576) for the fuel flange on my vehicle. I previously paid out of pocket for this repair and contacted both my local dealership and the corporate customer service for information about being reimbursed and was told they notify me about reimbursement. I paid $1995 and no one wants to discuss repayment with me. How do I recoup my out of pocket expense for this manufacturers defect? I have all receipts for this repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11057379, filed 2017-12“The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated repair. The technician smelled an odor of fuel outside of the vehicle and detected that a substantial amount of fuel leaked onto the ground continuously. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10483128, filed 2012-11, 91,000 miles“2004 Porsche cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the fuel filter flange safety recall. The consumer stated the fuel filter flange could not be replaced without replacing the fuel tank and the fuel line. The consumer requested that manufacturer incur the repair costs.”
NHTSA complaint #11121389, filed 2018-08“Since this recall was initiated in 2017, there has been no update or timeline for expected remedy to this campaign. (ah10). Porsche dealer has no information or eta for repair yet and it's been 6 months! Now almost april 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11082158, filed 2018-03Related recalls
- 17V576000Sep 20, 2017Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S…Covers: Porsche Cayenne S 2003–2006, Cayenne Turbo 2003–2006, Cayenne 2004–2006
Related service bulletins
- 11033625May 22, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are…
- 11029194Feb 23, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap and the charge cable for mains socket. Part numbers 976809857E and 7PP971678GS
- 11029155Feb 13, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the multi-purpose additive for gasoline. Part number is 00004320902. The vehicles affected are ones that use part number mentioned.
- 11028582Jan 30, 2026Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the - Diagnosis Pump for Fuel System 958906243B and 958906243A. Vehicles affected are ones that use either of the part numbers…
- 11015155Mar 1, 2025Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (05/25)
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
14 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Porsche Cayenne S
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology