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2006 Porsche Cayenne Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Porsche Cayenne has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 41 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, describing incidents dated February 3, 2006 to November 2, 2025.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 19 complaints
Power Train 8 complaints
Engine 7 complaints
Electrical System 6 complaints
Air Bags 4 complaints
Exterior Lighting 2 complaints

Of the 41 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across all 41 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11711993 · Filed January 20, 2026
Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with NHTSA). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO…
ODI #11709777 · Filed January 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the…
ODI #11525399 · Filed June 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the dealer retrieved the vehicle from the residence to perform the recall repair; however, the dealer confirmed that they were unable to…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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.

Engineering Analysis EA06-005: SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
Closed March 12, 2007

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

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.

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 November 15, 2002 – February 2, 2010 (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 · Vehicles built May 27, 2005 – November 29, 2006 (per NHTSA)

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.

2006 Porsche Cayenne 4-DR w/SAB

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

1 investigation

41 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11711993

Incident: November 2, 2025 · Filed: January 20, 2026

Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with NHTSA). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11709777

Incident: October 15, 2025 · Filed: January 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the filter flange informed the contact was informed that the filter flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #11525399

Incident: June 2, 2023 · Filed: June 5, 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the dealer retrieved the vehicle from the residence to perform the recall repair; however, the dealer confirmed that they were unable to access the fuel pump and fuel filter due to the corroded locking collars. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from the dealer, a fuel odor was detected while exiting the vehicle. Additionally, there was gasoline leaking underneath the rear driver's side tire onto the ground while the contact was at the gas station to refuel. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,697.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Service Brakes

ODI #11512514

Incident: June 9, 2021 · Filed: March 18, 2023

MY CAR STOP SUDDENLY, IGNITION KEY FAILURE, THEN LIKE TRANSMISSION HESUTATION UNTIL THE CAR STOP COMPLETELY WHERE AT THAT MOMENT CALL A TOLL THAT COST ME $650 DLS. SINCE THAT DAY CAR HAVING ELECTRIC PROBLEMS AND EVEN TRANSMISSION GET STUCK SOMETIMES, HAVE TO TO DO IT MANUALLY.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11502619

Incident: May 1, 2022 · Filed: January 19, 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V656000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact became aware of condensation in the headlights and that the headlights were very dim. The contact made an appointment with a dealer and had the recall repair performed; however, the headlights were still dim while in operation. The vehicle was returned to the dealer however, no additional assistance was provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #11502395

Incident: January 14, 2023 · Filed: January 18, 2023

The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stated that she was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The contact then stated that the coolant had drained from the vehicle. The coolant warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the coolant pipes detached, and the radiator hose needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the radiator hose was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Power Train

ODI #11325380

Incident: January 26, 2019 · Filed: May 21, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 19V446000 (POWER TRAIN) AND 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT FOR BOTH RECALLS.

Power Train

ODI #11253011

Incident: March 13, 2018 · Filed: September 3, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V446000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROCKVILLE AUDI (1190 ROCKVILLE PIKE, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852, 888 478-1189) WHO STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11181631

Incident: September 19, 2017 · Filed: February 21, 2019

09/19/2017 PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY (FORMERLY KNOPF PORSCHE) FUEL SMELL COMING FROM VEHICLE. FOUND LEFT SIDE FUEL FILTER FLANGE LEAKING. REPLACED LEFT SIDE FUEL FILTER FLANGE FOR $709.04. 12/08/2017 PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY CAR HESITATES AND BUCKS, SINCE THE FUEL ODOR REPAIR WAS COMPLETED ON 09/19/2017 PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY REPLACED LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE FUEL PUMPS, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FLANGE , AND TRANSFER LINES BETWEEN 2 FUEL PUMPS FOR $$879.80. LETTER FROM PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. 'IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL' DATED 11/29/2017 RECEIVED 1 WEEK AFTER PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY (FORMERLY KNOPF PORSCHE) COMPLETED SECOND REPAIR AND CHARGED ME FOR A TOTAL OF $1588.84 SO YOU KNOW THAT PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY (FORMERLY KNOPF PORSCHE) KNEW FULL WELL THAT THE RECALL WAS UNDERWAY BUT JUST WANTED TO MEET 4Q/YE GOALS. 02/20/2019 IN WEEK SEVEN (7) OF (10) TEN AFTER WEEKLY CALLS TO SCRIPT FOLLOWING CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENTS OF EPIQ GLOBAL (CONTRACTOR FOR PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. RECALL PROCESSING), WHO ESCALATE CALLS UPON REQUEST TO A SUPERVISOR FROM EPIQ GLOBAL, ONLY TO HAVE A PROJECT COORDINATOR CALL WITH THEIR PERSONAL CELL PHONES AND LEAVING GENERIC MESSAGES WITHOUT A DIRECT CALL BACK NUMBER. 02/20/2019 NOW IN WEEK SEVEN (7) OF (10) TEN, I FINALLY PICKED UP A RANDOM NUMBER OF THE 3RD PROJECT COORDINATOR AND DISCUSSED HOW THEY WILL ONLY REIMBURSE ME FOR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL FILTER FLANGE REPLACEMENT. 12/27/18 I SUBMITTED MY CLAIM FORM AND EPIQ GLOBAL (CONTRACTOR FOR PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. RECALL PROCESSING) CONFIRMED RECEIPT ON 12/31/2018 REITERATING IN WRITING A 4-10 WEEK PROCESS. 02/21/2019 18 MONTHS AFTER INITIAL REPAIR I RECEIVE AN EMAIL FROM EPIQ GLOBAL CONFIRMING THEY WILL NOT REIMBURSE THE 09/19/2017 PORSCHE OF LEHIGH VALLEY REPLACED LEFT & RIGHT SIDE FUEL PUMPS, FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FLANGE, & TRANSFER LINES BTWN 2 FUEL PUMPS $879.80

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11162395

Incident: March 21, 2018 · Filed: December 19, 2018

RECALL AH10 INCOMPLETE DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. REPLACING FILTER FLANGE OF FUEL PUMP.

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