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2012 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 30, 2022report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2012 Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 22V656000 dated August 30, 2022.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
August 30, 2022
Potential units
222,858campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: October 28, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 16V169000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
March 23, 2016
Potential units
88,300campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Why it matters: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.

Owner notification: July 8, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V329000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
July 12, 2012
Potential units
270campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. the turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. if a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.

Why it matters: If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2012. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Owner notification: September 19, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V065000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
February 21, 2012
Potential units
20,278campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: March 9, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne?

The most frequent component groups in 2012 Porsche Cayenne campaign records are Exterior Lighting (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1