2005 Porsche Cayenne Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 22V656000Aug 30, 2022222,858 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2003–2006, 2008–2017, Cayenne S 2003–2006, 2008–2009, 2011–2015, Cayenne Turbo 2006, 2008–2016 +16 more

  Reported issue: 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 affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly…

  Possible consequence: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

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• 19V446000Jun 12, 201999,665 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2004–2006, 2008–2010, Panamera Turbo 2010–2016, Panamera 4S 2010–2016 +6 more

  Reported issue: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum…

  Possible consequence: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

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• 17V576000Sep 20, 201750,145 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2004–2006, Cayenne S 2003–2006, Cayenne Turbo 2003–2006

  Reported issue: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.

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• 04V593000Dec 15, 200431,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts
  Covers: Porsche Cayenne 2003–2005, Cayenne S 2003–2005, Cayenne Turbo 2003–2005

  Reported issue: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child…

  Possible consequence: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA06005Srs warning light illuminationClosed · Mar 15, 2006
• PE05060Srs warning light illuminationClosed · Nov 10, 2005

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