2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2022
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“At time of purchase, 11/5/18 my wife glenda and I took it into porsche woodland hills who performed campaign aho8 or verified that the work had been done - replacing the faulty fastening screws in camshaft controller. Attached invoice #c56285 dated 11/5/18 says "recall completed - no correction needed" under concern #24 (middle of page).”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2018
“2011 porsche cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to car stalling while driving. *ld the consumer was advised no fault codes appeared. The vehicle stalled and drifted into a curb bending and damaging the front wheels. The check engine light illuminated. *js”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2017
“2011 porsche cayenne turbo. Consumer writes in regards to camshaft controller safety recall. Consumer had repair done prior to recall and is seeking reimbursement. *ld *js”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2017
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“Driving on highway when the car dramatically lost power and stalled, luckily I was close to an exit and managed to get off the highway. However there was an 18 wheeler behind me that had to brake hard to avoid hitting me. I got to the bottom of the exit ramp and the car was barely running. Was able to get it back to the dealer (which was only 1/4 mile away) the problem was the camshaft adjust bolts on bank #1 sheared. This is a known defective part and problem with all porsche v8 engines from 2011-2012.”Owner report · Engine · May 2017
“Porsche has a know defect in the camshaft adjuster screw failure porsche as already lead a campaign to fix this issue in other parts of the globe and this failure caused my vehicle to have catastrophic engine failure that porsche now wants $35,199.00 to fix/repair. References: http://europe.autonews.com/article/20150209/ane/150209861/porsche-will-recall-some-panamera-cayenne-models-in-china-on-camshaft- https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/cayenne-958/319690-snapped-camshaft-adjuster-bolt-engine-brake-hydraulics-failure.html”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2017
“Camshaft adjuster bolts starting to become loose and back out, which is a known manufacturing defect on those cars, can lead to sudden unpredictable loss of steering and braking, and potentially accidents, especially with very heavy and very fast car like this one. Dealer quoted $4000 to fix with new bolts and adjusters. Attached are pictures taken with a borescope from my engine. I am scared to drive it. This should be a recall. Owners should not be paying for this. Also attached is quote from dealer.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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 adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
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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Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.