Porsche Cayenne S 2011
Model Cayenne S made in 2011 by Porsche got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V065000 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/08/2010 to 01/31/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 20278 | 03/09/2012 | MFR | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 02/21/2012 | 02/21/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from march 8, 2010, through january 31, 2012 because the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 9, 2012. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Porsche's safety recall number is ac01.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| TI-52-12 | 08/08/2012 | 10048921 | Porsche: vehicles with rear end electronics and front end electronics control units have issues with key not able to be inserted in the ignition switch and a possibility of not switch to energy saving mode with rear end electronics due to | 01/07/2013 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| TIS-53-11 | 12/16/2011 | 10043264 | Porsche: on some model year vehicles, the possibility that ignition starter switches that is installed, reduced comfort of using driver's key, and engine fails to start after several attempts been made. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| TIS-53-11 | 12/16/2011 | 10043264 | Porsche: on some model year vehicles, the possibility that ignition starter switches that is installed, reduced comfort of using driver's key, and engine fails to start after several attempts been made. *pe | 03/08/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| TI-1004 | 12/21/2010 | 10037765 | Porsche: the vehicle can be difficult to fuel. 2011 cayanne. the fuel tank is remaining pressurized after the ignition is off. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SB-05-11 | 02/28/2011 | 10037977 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| SB-05-11 | 02/28/2011 | 10037977 | Porsche: coolant hoses are not up to porsche standings and may eventually leak. 2011 cayenne. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| ATI-1103 | 09/02/2011 | 10041746 | Porsche: the check engine comes on. *pe | 11/02/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| TI-68-10 | 08/27/2010 | 10035348 | Porsche: check high pressure fuel pump on dfi engines and replace if necessary. a possibility a high pressure fuel pump does not meet the quality standards may be installed in the affected vehicles. *pe | 02/16/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| TSB-1101 | 03/14/2011 | 10038258 | Porsche: the venting system of the fuel tank closes limiting the fuel fililng rate 2011 cayenne. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| TSB-1101 | 03/14/2011 | 10038258 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TI-1004 | 12/21/2010 | 10037765 | Porsche: the vehicle can be difficult to fuel. 2011 cayanne. the fuel tank is remaining pressurized after the ignition is off. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| TI-1004 | 12/21/2010 | 10037765 | Porsche: the vehicle can be difficult to fuel. 2011 cayanne. the fuel tank is remaining pressurized after the ignition is off. *rm | 06/06/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| 66-11 | 03/30/2012 | 10043969 | Porsche: missing offset and gradient values on the transfer case (with the all-wheel drive control unit), the offset and gradient values must be written into the new all-wheel drive control unit. *js | 05/03/2012 | |
| TIS-91-11-B | 02/15/2012 | 10043475 | Porsche: transfer case has vibrations while driving, due to defective clutch baskets being installed. *pe | 04/04/2012 | |
| TI-91-11 | 02/15/2012 | 10043470 | Porsche: the transfer case can cause vibrations while driving due to the possible installation of defective clutch baskets. *pe | 04/03/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| SB-93-10 | 02/22/2011 | 10037976 | Porsche: spare part requirements. 2011 cayenne. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| SB-93-10 | 02/22/2011 | 10037976 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 400 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 porsche cayenne. the contact extreme glare from the dashboard onto the windshield. he was unable to see the road clearly. the dealer offered to place a blanket on the dashboard in order to protect from the light and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 1,000. the approximate failure mileage was 400. bw | |||