2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne S Hybrid years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. That is the most of any Cayenne S Hybrid model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 92,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | 92,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
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."
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Exterior lighting:headlights
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.
Risk: A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle suffers unknown hybrid system failure. It caused the vehicle to lose power abruptly while in motion on the highway or on a city street without any prior warning. The vehicle could not travel more than 20 miles on automatic; unless it is switched to manual shift gear. This vehicle had…
Other Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid years
← 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid · 2013 Cayenne S Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cayenne S Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Cayenne S Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 3 |
| 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne S Hybrid model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.