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2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid, describing incidents dated December 26, 2018.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11165314 · Filed
THIS VEHICLE SUFFERS UNKNOWN HYBRID SYSTEM FAILURE. IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER ABRUPTLY WHILE IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY OR ON A CITY STREET WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT TRAVEL MORE THAN 20 MILES ON AUTOMATIC; UNLESS IT IS SWITCHED TO MANUAL SHIFT GEAR. THIS VEHICLE HAD…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Defect Petition DP22-005: Pedestrian alert sounds
Closed August 7, 2023
Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #22V656000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2022 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 222,858 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ANB4 · Owners notified October 28, 2022
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 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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Injection System may Leak
NHTSA #15V016000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported January 20, 2015 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,368 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AF03 · Owners notified April 17, 2015 · Vehicles built April 26, 2011 – August 2, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
HEADLAMP MODULE
NHTSA #12V065000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported February 21, 2012 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 20,278 vehicles
Porsche campaign AC01 · Owners notified March 9, 2012 · Vehicles built March 8, 2010 – January 31, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid model years
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