2009 Porsche Cayenne Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 27%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 173,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Porsche Cayenne, 27% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 173,500 miles.
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 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside of the vehicle emanating from the driver's side rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and suggested the contact have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer to be diagnosed and repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11337128, filed 2020-07, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated there was visible damage to the fuel tank flange, and there was a leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact stated that the OBD port provided a code and that the fuel was too lean, causing the RPM to fluctuate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for throttle body repair, but the failure persisted. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11722935, filed 2026-03, 157,000 milesRelated 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 2009 Porsche Cayenne
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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