NHTSA vehicle safety data
2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Recalls & Complaints
The 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 8 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 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, describing incidents dated February 5, 2014.
Most-cited components
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10563767 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE CHECK/ADD COOLANT ALARM/ICON APPEARED IN THE DASH DISPLAY. AFTER LETTING THE VEHICLE COOL DOWN, CHECKED THE RADIATOR COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK AND FOUND LITTLE TO NO COOLANT IN SIDE THE RESERVOIR TANK. SUBSEQUENTLY AS I CLOSED THE HOOD I HAPPENED TO SEE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo in 2 investigations. 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.
- Engineering Analysis EA06-005: SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
Closed March 12, 2007
- Preliminary Evaluation PE05-060: SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
Closed March 15, 2006
Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
NHTSA #19V446000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Gear Position Indication (PRNDL) · NHTSA notice
Reported June 12, 2019 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 99,665 vehicles
Repair completion: 38.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AKB1 · Owners notified August 9, 2019 · Vehicles built February 4, 2003 – December 4, 2006 (per NHTSA)
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 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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 this recall is AKB1.
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.
Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak
NHTSA #17V576000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported September 20, 2017 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 50,145 vehicles
Repair completion: 21.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign AH10 · Owners notified July 6, 2018
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
PORSCHE/FMVSS 208/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR
NHTSA #04V593000 · Seat Belts · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2004 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 31,000 vehicles
Porsche campaign A506 · Owners notified May 17, 2005 · Vehicles built through September 30, 2004 (per NHTSA)
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 FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A506.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PORSCHE/SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT
NHTSA #04V231000 · Seat Belts — Rear/Other · NHTSA notice
Reported May 17, 2004 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 19,175 vehicles
Porsche campaign A404 · Owners notified June 1, 2004 · Vehicles built through December 3, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PORSCHE/WIRING HARNESS ROUTING
NHTSA #04V069000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Front Underhood · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2004 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 10,637 vehicles
Owners notified March 29, 2004 · Vehicles built January 21, 2002 – July 19, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED. DAMAGE TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS CAN LEAD TO THE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.
Safety consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, TO A CABLE FIRE BENEATH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PORSCHE/FUEL TANK FILLER NECK
NHTSA #04V068000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Filler Pipe and Cap · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2004 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 35 vehicles
Owners notified March 29, 2004
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE GROUND CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPIRAL RING OF THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE CONNECTING PIPE TO THE FUEL TANK IS INADEQUATE, THE FLOW OF FUEL DURING REFUELING CAN CREATE AN ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE, WHICH COULD DISCHARGE AND SPARK. THIS SPARK COULD IGNITE FUEL VAPORS IN THE AREA OUTSIDE THE TANK FILLER NECK THAT COULD LEAD TO A MUFFLED DETONATION.
Safety consequence
DUE TO SUCH A STARTLING EVENT, THE INDIVIDUAL REFUELING THE VEHICLE COULD REMOVE THE FUEL NOZZLE AT PRECISELY THE MOMENT OF THE DETONATION WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE FUELING PROCESS. IN SUCH A CIRCUMSTANCE, FUEL ESCAPING OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK MAY IGNITE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND CONNECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PORSCHE/DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME
NHTSA #04V072000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported February 18, 2004 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 4,144 vehicles
Porsche campaign A306 · Owners notified March 29, 2004 · Vehicles built through May 9, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
Safety consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT FRAME COULD BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAME. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A306.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
PORSCHE/CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECT
NHTSA #03V351000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2003 · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Potentially affected: 326 vehicles
Porsche campaign A401 · Owners notified December 22, 2003 · Vehicles built November 20, 2002 – February 11, 2003 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT BE INFORMED OF THE VEHICLE'S GVWR AND GAWR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL APPLY THE CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Notes
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A401.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Porsche Cayenne Turbo model years
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