2005 Porsche Cayenne problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (9) · Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Power Train (2)
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21 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2022-08-30 · campaign 22V656000 · 222,858 vehicles
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 Federa
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (Prndl) 2019-06-12 · campaign 19V446000 · 99,665 vehicles
Defect: 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, Panam
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2017-09-20 · campaign 17V576000 · 50,145 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (413)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 28-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c40 engine oils. note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which c40 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 27-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c20 engine oils. note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which c20 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 26-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche c30 engine oils. note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which c30 engine oils are allocated.
Power Train 2026-09-22 · No. 25-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
manufacturer's certificate for overview of approved porsche a40 engine oils. note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which a40 engine oils are assigned. model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
Wheels 2026-09-14 · SPTL2609 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
special tools and equipment information for alignment machines - q3 2026 software spec update available
Electrical System 2026-09-01 · No. 12-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical information for damage to nano plug contacts due to utilization of incorrect measuring equipment
Showing the 6 most recent of 413 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-27 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 157,290 mi“the contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. the contact stated that fuel was leaking from the vehicle. there was an abnormal fuel odor. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact replaced the fuel filter and repaired the vehicle. the…”
2024-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“headlamp wiring and turn signal failures. big hazard!! why is in the headlight assembly including the headlight wire harness is corroding due to the heat this is a common issue that i see that’s online. everyone is having the same issue with the same type of vehicle this needs attention immediately and recalled before the media gets wind of this. …”
2024-07-13 · Suspension“the transmission has quite a bit of slop or play when placing it in park. i do not believe it could be parked safely in a residential driveway. tranny knocks a little in low gears.…”
2022-12-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System“we purchased the 2005 porsche cayenne from my brother-in-law in august of 2022. he had owned the vehicle for at least a year before i purchased it from him. shortly after the purchase, i noticed the engine light came on. on 09/12/22 a strong smell of fuel was emitting from the vehicle in a walmart parking lot in denton, texas at approximately 10…”
2022-11-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline“the contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. the contact stated that while refueling the vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle shut off. the vehicle hesitated while restarting. the contact detected fuel leaking from the vehicle. the check engine and oil light warning lights were illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was n…”
2022-10-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 150,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. the contact received notification of the nhtsa campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the contact stated that while driving, he smelled a fuel odor throughout the vehicle. the contact stated that he started to feel dizzy and pulled the vehicle off the roadway. the contact then stated tha…”
2020-01-29 · Fuel/Propulsion System“porsche recalled this fuel pump (17v-576) after i replaced for the same reason it was recalled. i've contacted porsche several times and they still have not addressed replacing the fuel pump filter flange. it's been more than 2 years now? what can i do?…”
2019-10-09 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 162,160 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne. the contact stated that all four door latches failed to open from outside and inside the vehicle. the contact called porsche orlando (9590 us-17, maitland, fl 32751, (407) 680-0785) and was informed that there would be a fee to repair each door. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired…”
2019-05-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 168,000 mi“google: cayenne wet floor. all cayenne have issue with poor water drainage system according to the websites. my car was driving fine before i parked it, then when i try to start it, i got an error on the info display in red: ignition lock fault, abs brake proportioning. no crank from the battery, transmission locked in park. so i googled it and fou…”
2019-02-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 45,000 mi“i called 3 times to have my recall remedied and porsche denied me each time but your website says i have an open recall, they told me it is because the recall wasn't that important…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.