Model year
2012 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 7 recalls and 9 complaints under CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, and CAYENNE TURBO. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (12), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7), ENGINE (4). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,900–$4,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 38 complaints
- 2005 32 complaints
- 2006 41 complaints
- 2007 1 complaints
- 2008 27 complaints
- 2009 15 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 30 complaints
- 2012 27 complaints
- 2013 40 complaints
- 2014 53 complaints
- 2015 14 complaints
- 2016 40 complaints
- 2017 18 complaints
- 2018 13 complaints
- 2019 46 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 21 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
Recalls
22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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…
16V169000 · Mar 23, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
12V329000 · Jul 12, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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…
12V065000 · Feb 21, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CAYENNE S | 2 | 6 |
| CAYENNE S HYBRID | 3 | 1 |
| CAYENNE TURBO | 2 | 2 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTS SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S Hybrid SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| S SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Turbo SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne · 3.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Cayenne · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Cayenne S · 4.8L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $4,550 |
| Cayenne Turbo · 4.8L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Cayenne S Hybrid · 3L · Automatic 8-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 20 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Porsche Cayenne at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.