2011 Porsche Cayenne S Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S, 6% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights failed to illuminate properly. The contact stated that there was water intrusion in the headlight housings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the headlamps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the contact had not yet received the notification. …”
NHTSA complaint #11656251, filed 2025-04, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V656000Aug 30, 2022Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004…Covers: Porsche Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015, Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016 +16 more
- 12V065000Feb 21, 2012Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2010, through…Covers: Porsche Cayenne S 2011–2012, Cayenne 2011–2012, Cayenne S Hybrid 2011–2012 +1 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne S
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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