2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

6 recalls, 51 complaints - 227 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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.

222,858 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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 thi... Read more

99,665 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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.

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.

50,145 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

SEAT BELTS

Defect Description

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 F... Read more

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 1-800-5... Read more

31,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BELT BUCKLE LATCH AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

19,175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.

Consequence

CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING. INCORRECT TORQUE WOULD THEN BE APPLIED TO THE DRIVEN WHEELS OR OIL COULD LEAK AND CONTACT THE TIRES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE HOUSING AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

4,099 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

51 total complaints 4 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	10
POWER TRAIN	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
AIR BAGS	3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
SUSPENSION:FRONT	1
SERVICE BRAKES	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	1

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

ABS light and traction control light came on. Upon scan tool the code was general electrical failure of ABS system. I call my local ram dealer and they inform me of multiple failures of the HCU on 2017 and 2018 ram trucks. This is a safety hazard for my self, my family, and others. Theis desperately... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

The transmission is known to be defective on this type of car, causing the clutch and TCM to need to be replaced every couple of years. Just this past week my clutch went out while I was merging onto a crazy highway, 485, in NC and I was unable to accelerate for a long time. I was able to get home b... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

After owning the car a year and about 15,000 miles I started having transmission rough shifting and lurching motions when shifting - violent lurching. I took it in to the dealership and they reset the adaptive learning component for the transmission. Nothing changed. Brought it in again and drove... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2022

The contact is a car seat technician. The contact worked with a family who owns a Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat, as the technician was inspecting the car seat she noticed the chest clip was not working as needed. The magnetic piece that clips on the chest area comes out easily.

Incident date: Dec 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall repair appointment, he noticed that the steering wheel had a quarter inch of play. The U-Joint connection was severely corroded. The dealer diagnosed that the steering column and s... Read more

Incident date: Nov 11, 2022

There is a significant smell of gasoline inside the cabin of the vehicle. There was a recall on the same make, model, and year for fuel pump filter flange leaks, which are indicative of a strong smell of gas inside the car. This can potentially cause the car to start on fire. The dealer stated due t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2018

The contact owns a 2004 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting), 19V446000 (Power Train), and 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer h... Read more

Incident date: Jan 8, 2018

Incident date: May 11, 2021

I returned after being away for a few weeks, in May 2021. The solar panel had been on the inner windshield of the car following installation a few months prior. I found the car's 12V battery was almost dead (about 4 Volts), and the solar panel's plastic frame was severely melted, causing it to defor... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2021

The cam shaft actuator has gone out.. Recalled on newer vehicles mine is 2004. Front airbag is also non operational

Incident date: Jun 9, 2021

The cam shaft actuator has gone out.. Recalled on newer vehicles mine is 2004. Front airbag is also non operational

Incident date: Mar 3, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD "BOOM" NOISE AND FIRE STARTED COMING FROM THE GLOVE BOX IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. FIRE MARSHALS WERE CALLED ONTO THE SCENE TO ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT STATED HE PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HIS DRIVE WAY WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BREAK ENGAGED AND LEFT TO ENTER HIS RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT STATED WITHIN 2-3 MINUTES LATER, WHEN EXITING HIS RESIDENCE, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY SHIFTED GEARS TO REVERSE AND ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 26, 2019

2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND ROLLED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH, THEN CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURS... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 4, 2019

TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE ISSUES IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACCELERATION BETWEEN 3 GEARS... CAR TRANSMISSIONS "STUMBLES" (TRANSMISSION LOCKING). WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN THE PORSCHE COMMUNITY AND PORSCHE SOLUTION IS DOES NOT FIX THE ISSUE. NO ENGINE ERROR CODES ISSUED AS WELL. PORSCHE SAYS CANNOT DUPLICATE PR... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2017

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER IN NOVEMBER OF 2017 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000. FUEL PUMP FLANGE MAY CRACK CAUSING FUEL LEAK A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE INCREASES THE RISK OF A FIRE. MY LOCAL DEALER KEEPS TELLING ME NO PARTS AVAILABLE. I FIND THE TIMELINE UNACCEPTABLE AN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING, THE DRIVESHAFT MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO WOBBLE AND SHAKE. THE CONTACT CALLED MOMENTUM PORSCHE (10155 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074, (844) 894-5470) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2017

RECALL #AH10. MY TRUCK LEAK GAS EVERYWHERE; AND I'VE CALLED GAUDIN PORSCHE THEY SAID THEY'RE NOT DOING ANY RECALLS AT THE MOMENT. I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT NOR CAN AFFORD THE GAS LOST.

Incident date: Nov 29, 2017

"PORSCHE SAFETY RECALL AH10" I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL NOVEMBER '17 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FILTER FLANGE FUEL PUMP. DURING THE TIME, I DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY CHANGES WITH MY VEHICLE, BUT I STILL CALLED TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT IN AND I WOU... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2018

1) COOLANT PIPE PROBLEMS,PORSCHE NEVER FIX THEM ,HAD PAY TO GET THEM FIX.(2) FILTER FLANGE FUEL PUMP LEAKAGE,PROBLEMS PORSCHE SAID UNFORTUNATELY, AT THIS TIME PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.HAD IT REPAIR MY OWEN MONEY, DID NOT WANT TO CHANCE A RISK OF FIRE.(3) TRANSMISSION MODULE PROBLEMS DID NOT SHIFT RI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 6, 2018

Incident date: Apr 2, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AS THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED OVER FIVE MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER WAS... Read more

Incident date: May 13, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE PARKED AT HOME, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S HOUSE SUSTAINED FIRE DAMAGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 24, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S BROTHER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A C... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2015

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR.. COOLANT PIPES LEAK. OILS LEAKAGE. FAILURE OF LIGHTS ELICTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS HORN, REMOTE ENTRY, SUSPENSION AXLE WHEEL BARRINGS. FUEL INJECTORS. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE CAR

Incident date: Jan 29, 2015

Incident date: Dec 12, 2014

ITS SEEMS TO BE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPS INTO FOUR WHEELS DRIVE, SOMETIME IT STUCK IN A DRIVE GEAR.

Incident date: Dec 12, 2014

ITS SEEMS TO BE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPS INTO FOUR WHEELS DRIVE, SOMETIME IT STUCK IN A DRIVE GEAR.

Incident date: Nov 10, 2015

THIS VEHICLE ALLOWS YOU TO BE LOCKED INSIDE. AFTER DRIVING IF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER OPEN THEIR DOORS THEN THE LOCK BUTTON IS HIT ON THE KEY (WHILE THE DOORS ARE STILL OPEN), THEN THE DOORS ARE CLOSED ANYONE INSIDE IN UNABLE TO UNLOCK ANY DOORS, EVEN WHEN HITTING THE UNLOCK BUTTON INSIDE THE VEHIC... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

PORSCHE LURCHES,JERKS,THUDS,INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER CAR. ENGINE,TRANSMISSION/TURBO SYSTEM FAULTY AND HAZARDOUS AS POWER LOSS OCCURS WHEN QUICK SPEED-UP WHEN PASSING POWER IS CRITICALLY NEEDED. THIS POWER FAILURE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE CAR WAS BOUGHT NEW IVY ME ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2004

Incident date: Oct 13, 2014

ENGINE COOLANT HOSES ARE LEAKING ANTIFREEZE. EVERYTIME I POUR ANTIFREEZE INTO THE CAR IT COMES OUT, IM AFRAID IT MIGHT DAMAGE SOMETHING ELSE, LIKE THE ENGINE ETC. THEY HAVE PLASTIC HOSES ON THEM. *TR

Incident date: Feb 14, 2014

UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY I STARTED HEARING A TICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE, SOMETHING LIKE A LIFTER HITTING THE BLOCK. I PULLED BACK IN TO MY DRIVEWAY AND CALLED A REPAIR SHOP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN MEETING WITH THE TECHNICIAN I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE HAD ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2014

Incident date: May 7, 2012

AT 38,785 MILES COOLANT PIPES LEAKING AND REPLACED. AFTER REPAIR "INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE" AND NOISE IS NOW LOUDER AND ENGINE USE MORE OIL. TOOK TO LOCAL PORSCHE DEALER VEHICLE STILL AT PORSCHE DEALER BECAUSE DEALER STATES" ENGINE NEEDS REPLACED" BECAUSE IF OVERHEATED DUE TO COOLANT PIPE FAILURE PISTO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 2010

WHILE DRIVING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND VEHICLE LACK POWER. DROVE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SERVICE, REPLACED 8 IGNITION COILS AND 8 SPARK PLUGS TO CORRECT PROBLEM. ALL IGNITION COILS CRACKED. *TR

Incident date: Jun 1, 2011

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CHECK ENGINE AND ADD COOLANT LIGHTS ON. STOPPED ADDED COOLANT, DROVE HOME PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. OUT TO USE CAYENNE AGAIN, NOTICED COOLANT ON DRIVEWAY, STARTED ENGINE COOLANT LEAK ALLOVER DRIVE. CALLED PORSCHE DEALER, NOT COVERED UNDER WARRENTY, ALSO 2 WEEK BACKLOG IN GET... Read more

Incident date: Sep 29, 2010

REAR LIFT GATE WOULD NOT STAY OPEN. DROVE TO INDEPENDENT REPAIR SERVICE, REPLACED BOTH REAR LIFTGATE SHOCK SUPPORTS. PORSCHE WOULD NOT COVER REPAIRS. *TR

Incident date: Sep 29, 2011

DRIVING VEHICLE, HEARD NOISE AND ENGINE LIGHTS ON. STOP CHECK ENGINE, BELTS OFF. TOW TO SERVICE FACILITY. WATER PUMP PULLEY WAS FOUND TO SPLIT, MADE OF FIBER. REPLACED PULLEY AND MULTI RIB BELT. *TR

Incident date: Mar 31, 2012

CRACK IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC COOLANT PIPES. *JS

Incident date: Dec 2, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A TICKING NOISE FOLLOWED BY A LOUD, THUMPING NOISE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER STATED THAT THE BEARING AND DRIVE TRAIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2008

BEGINNING IN AUGUST 2007, MY CAR EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND EVENTUALLY HAD TO HAVE THE CONTROL UNIT REPLACED. AFTERWARDS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED DIFFERENTLY, BUT I ASSUMED THAT WAS RELATED TO THE NEW CONTROL UNIT. IN EARLY 2008, THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED TO RUN ROUGHER DURING WARM... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2005

BREACH OF WARRANTY CLAIMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IGNITION FAILURE, WIRING HARNESS PROBLEMS, AIRBAG ILLUMINATION WARNINGS, LOCK FAILURE, WINDOW FAILURE, ALL WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO MORE THAN 2 OR 3 MONTHS AND 3,000 TO 4,000 MILES WITHOUT HAVING THESE PROBLEMS COME ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2005

CIRCLE IMPORTS LONG BEACH, CA A PORSCHE DEALER INSTALLED A NEW STEERING WHEEL ON OUR 04 PORSCHE CAYENNE. IN ONE WEEK TIME ON OCT. 15, 2005 THE AIR BAG IN THE CENTER OF THE WHEEL STARTED COMING LOOSE AND WAS FALLING OFF THE WHEEL. THE REPAIR TO THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN JUST A FEW DAYS HOWEVER, WHEN... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2005

THE CONSUMER'S 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE WITH THE SLIGHTEST SNOWFALL. *NM WHEN THE CONSUMER APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION HE WAS UNABLE TO STOP AND CONSEQUENTLY HE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE A... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 25, 2005

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

PROBLEMS WITH TIRE EQUIPMENT ON 2004 CAYENNE.*MR THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TIRES WERE WORN AT A LITTLE OVER 10000 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT THAT POSSIBLY CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	14.0	18.0	15.0	Premium	$5,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

227 manufacturer communications from 192 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	54
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	36
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	32
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	19
140000 AIR BAGS	7
200000 WHEELS	6
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION	5
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturers certificate - allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved C20 engine oils

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche A40 engine oils

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032

350000 EQUIPMENT

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions on advanced technical information for the KESSY immobilizer repairs on 1st gen Cayenne

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche A40 engine oils.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012

061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code

350000 EQUIPMENT

Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code

061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP

Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump

200000 WHEELS

Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved wheels and tires.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.048

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.040

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 42.000.035

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information on an upgrade to the pushers for the VAS5237

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical information for Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturers certificate for approved engine C20 engine oils.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Product knowledge for the Porsche evolution from 1948-2023.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.750.045 & .046

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Special tools information for the pneumatic cartridge gun.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for all Porsche models that use C30 oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C40 oils for all Porsche models that use C40 oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine A40 oils for all Porsche models that use A40 oil.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Instructions on advanced technical information for improper odometer and speedometer function

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The following illustrations are based on the four poster set "Evolution Porsche 1948-2006".

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Special tools information for the logo templates and exchangeable inserts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.500.020 & .022

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.

130000 VISIBILITY

Technical information for ANB4 - retrofitting locking caps on the front left and right headlights.

340000 COMMUNICATION

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the gateway

200000 WHEELS

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved tires, wheels, and spacers.

190000 TIRES

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approved tires, wheels, and spacers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update 41.400.000 & .010.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.050

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.045.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap

350000 EQUIPMENT

Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.375.040

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Instructions on advanced technical information for the lubricant for the sunroof/sliding roof.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information for PIWIS tester update #41.300.000, .010 & .012

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for new blitz table replacement castors.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for HV lift tools kit - for the Macan, Panamera, Cayenne, and Taycan

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C40 engine oils for all Porsche models using this oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for approve Porsche A40 engine oils.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Overview of approved engine C30 oils for Porsche models using C30 oils.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools and equipment for the VAG 1561 storage kit in foam with blades

140000 AIR BAGS

Information the airbag warning light activated: fault code 1217 and/or 1218

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Special tools information for the Cayenne valve spring tools.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for VAS 5161A tool kit for valve cotter R&I and cylinder head repair

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Advanced technical information for a brake squeal.

020000 SUSPENSION

Technical information - adjust values for suspension alignment: using current values and observing specifcations.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils up until MY2020. (starting back at MY1984). An overview of the approved engine oils.

130000 VISIBILITY

Special tools information regarding the surround view calibration mats.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Special tools for new Cayenne and Panamera engine tools.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools for new Cayenne and Panamera engine tools.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information for a new contact surface cleaning set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Installation and conversion instructions for retrofitting a bicycle rack on a variety of vehicles.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

350000 EQUIPMENT

List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Special tools information on new Redline Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Installation instructions for retrofitting a roof box on a variety of Porsche models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.300.020.

200000 WHEELS

List of approved wheels and tires for the E1 Cayenne.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on PIWIS tester update #40.300.000 & .010.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester update #40.250.040

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on new PIWIS Tester program for independent repair facilities.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester update #40.250.030 & .035.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

List of approved engine oils for new and classic Porsche models.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.020.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on Porsche PIWIS Tester III Online Update 40.200.000, .010, .015 & .016.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Information on how to deal with a potential cyber security breach.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE CAYENNE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

PORSCHE IS INITIATING A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION ACTION TO ADDRESS A CONDITION RELATED TO A FAULTY OR LOOSE CONNECTOR IN THE SIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM.PORSCHE'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL NOT PREVENT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL CAUSE THE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED ... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION

DURING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PHASE, ODI IDENTIFIED 76 OWNER COMPLAINTS AND 6,582 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION FROM EITHER A FAULTY SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG MODULE OR WIRING HARNESS.TO DATE, THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION OF CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH REPORTED.PORSCHE REPORTS... Read more

PORSCHE CAYENNE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE CAYENNE across all model years (2003, 2026).

67 Total Recalls

693 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

29 Reported Crashes

15 Reported Fires

4 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE CAYENNE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	8	View
2025	2	13	View
2024	4	9	View
2023	1	11	View
2022	2	4	View
2021	5	24	View
2020	4	35	View
2019	6	63	View
2018	1	18	View
2017	2	22	View
2016	2	56	View
2015	2	16	View
2014	3	76	View
2013	3	55	View
2012	4	34	View
2011	3	37	View
2010	2	1	View
2009	2	21	View
2008	3	38	View
2006	3	55	View
2005	4	43	View
2004 (current)	6	51
2003	2	3	View

Other PORSCHE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
TAYCAN	220	389	View
911	155	175	View
TAYCAN 4S	121	2	View
TAYCAN TURBO S	110	1	View
TAYCAN TURBO	99	0	View
PANAMERA	91	158	View
PANAMERA 4S	81	15	View
TAYCAN 4 CROSS TURISMO	78	0	View

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2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE CAYENNE

PORSCHE CAYENNE - All Years Overview

PORSCHE CAYENNE - Year by Year

Other PORSCHE Models