2016 Porsche Cayenne Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, 13% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,300 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.
“Upon completion of modifications due to volkswagen/audi/Porsche 3.0l diesel emissions settlement program the vehicle has an intermittent delay when accelerating. This delay is unpredictable and can be several seconds in duration. Once acceleration is applied it is too much power and again unpredictable in results. Appears to be related to outside temperature. Over 80(f) is when most troublesome. …”
NHTSA complaint #11128476, filed 2018-09, 16,000 miles“Car lost all acceleration and engine shut completely off happens frequently. Car on separate occasion sieved and shook violently to a stop on the road multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11076124, filed 2018-03, 18,600 miles“I noticed a hesitation when I Pressed the gas pedal, I also noticed the smell of Gasoline when I parked it in my Garage. I had my Certified mechanic look at it and he told me there was a recall on the Fuel sending unit, creating a transfer case failure, apparently the flange breaks and leaks gas. I googled it and it confirms it. I called the local dealer and they have not called me back?”
NHTSA complaint #11721778, filed 2026-03“When slowing almost to a stop, and then need to accelerate, such as slowing for a yield sign, then trying to merge, vehicle is non responsive to throttle input for at least a second, or more. This has put me and others at risk because I assume I'm going to be able to accelerate when pull into traffic and am not able to. The dealer has had the vehicle but was unable to reproduce. It does not always do it, there's some combination of engine, drivetrain or fuel management it's in that does this. I have disabled start/stop mode. There are no system messages or OBD errors. …”
NHTSA complaint #11435158, filed 2021-10Related 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…
- 11015156Mar 1, 2025Manufacturer's Certificate - Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (06/25)
- 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 2016 Porsche Cayenne
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne
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.
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