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2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE Safety Overview

The 2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Exterior lighting:headlights
  • Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
  • Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PORSCHE CAYENNE owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE 22V656000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V656000: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/30/2022
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE 16V169000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V169000: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/23/2016
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE 12V329000

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012...

IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 12V329000: IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 7/12/2012
2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE 12V065000

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYEN...

A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 12V065000: A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/21/2012

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.