2005 Porsche Cayenne Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 50%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, 50% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I paid for this recall 17v-576 and never received my reimbursement for this issue from Porsche. They owe me $1800.00 I want to be reimbursed immediately. I spent a lot of money repairing this vehicle constantly. Very poorly made.”
NHTSA complaint #11056292, filed 2017-12, 78,000 miles“I noticed a recall on your site for my VIN # but I have not been reached by Porsche to fix. I'm unsure if this has been the culprit of my check engine light and airbag light being illuminated on my dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11157001, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“I called 3 times to have my recall remedied and Porsche denied me each time but your website says I have an open recall, they told me it is because the recall wasn't that important”
NHTSA complaint #11174386, filed 2019-02, 45,000 miles“Porsche recalled this fuel pump (17v-576) after I replaced for the same reason it was recalled. I've contacted Porsche several times and they still have not addressed replacing the fuel pump filter flange. It's been more than 2 years now? What can I do?”
NHTSA complaint #11302892, filed 2020-01“The contact owns a 2005 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. There was an abnormal fuel odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact replaced the fuel filter and repaired the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 157,290.”
NHTSA complaint #11695787, filed 2025-10, 157,290 milesRelated 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 2004–2006, Cayenne S 2003–2006, Cayenne Turbo 2003–2006
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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 1 | 20% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2018 | 2 | 15% |
| 2017 | 3 | 17% |
| 2016 | 5 | 13% |
| 2015 | 2 | 14% |
| 2014 | 7 | 13% |
| 2013 | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 4 | 27% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2006 | 19 | 46% |
| 2005 | 16 | 50% |
| 2004 | 9 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne
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