2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 4.8L 8-cyl AWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The part named most often is engine, with 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 402 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 56 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine9 82%
Example complaints
Engine: “Camshaft adjuster bolts starting to become loose and back out, which is a known manufacturing defect on those cars, can lead to sudden unpredictable loss of steering and braking, and potentially accidents, especially with very heavy and very fast car like this one. Dealer quoted $4000 to fix with new bolts and adjusters. Attached are pictures taken with a borescope from my engine. I am scared to drive it. This should be a recall. Owners should not be paying for this. Also attached is quote from dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10948598, filed 2017-01, 90,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Transfer case failure. There is an acknowledgment by Porsche of an associated defect of the transfer case design and a related workshop bulletin (wb) when replacing the transfer case. Porsche mechanics are instructed to replace a vent hose for the transfer case. This newly revised design part number for the revised vent is 958-301-047-10. The reason: the original design for cayenne 958 Porsche transfer cases had the hose ending on the lower (closer to the ground) side of the transfer case. The new hose ends on the upper (further from the ground) side of the transfer case. …”
NHTSA complaint #11141928, filed 2018-10, 70,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 84,961 and 95,957 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne Turbo AWD | 4.8L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 22V656000Aug 30, 2022Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016, Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015 +16 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all…
- 17V368000Jun 7, 2017EngineCovers: Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011, Panamera Turbo 2010–2012, Panamera 4S 2010–2012 +4 more
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft…
- 12V065000Feb 21, 2012Exterior lighting › HeadlightsCovers: Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011–2012, Cayenne S 2011–2012, Cayenne 2011–2012 +1 more
Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2010, through january 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender.
Recall details for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 402 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11037816Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037813Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037812Sep 22, 2026Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
- 11037808Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model…
- 11037868Sep 14, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037795Sep 1, 2026Electrical system. Technical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Other or unknown. Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037083Aug 17, 2026Wheels, Suspension, Steering. Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q2 2026 Software Spec Update Available
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
- 11037071Aug 14, 2026Other or unknown. Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
Other model years of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 11 | 90,000 | 3 | — | 17 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 61,093 | 1 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 15 | 39,990 | 8 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
All Porsche Cayenne Turbo model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 9 complaints (82% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo get?
The EPA rates the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (Cayenne Turbo, 4.8L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 84,961 and 95,957 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.