- The problem
- 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."
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Porsche Cayenne Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in August 2022 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Cayenne year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Porsche Cayenne recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
- The problem
- 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 may fracture.
- The risk
- If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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Porsche Cayenne: every year compared
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Porsche Cayenne | 0 | 4 | B | |
| 2012 Acura MDX | 76 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 52 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 45 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Acura RDX | 15 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Audi Q5 | 0 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Audi Q7 | 0 | 4 | A | Compare |
| 2012 BMW X3 | 0 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2012 BMW X5 | 0 | 10 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne
Does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne: headlights (August 2022); pedals and linkages (March 2016); turbo / supercharger (July 2012); headlights (February 2012). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Porsche Cayenne had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Porsche Cayenne a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 72 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Porsche Cayenne year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Porsche Cayenne years have the most complaints?
2004 (101), 2006 (55), 2014 (53). See every Porsche Cayenne year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Porsche Cayenne has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data