2006 Porsche Cayenne S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne S years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. That ranks 3rd out of 16 Cayenne S model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 75,465 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 13owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Porsche Cayenne S 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 and Engine Cooling | 4 | 31% | 75,465 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 15% | 159,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 114,411 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 45,532 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 10 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Porsche Cayenne S 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: 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, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
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
Problem: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was facing uphill, the contact decided not to reverse down the hill and was attempting to turn the vehicle around to drive down the hill. The contact put the vehicle in park and was hanging over the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated the insulation for the wires on the headlights were worn out resulting in the loss of headlight functionality. The contact stated that check headlight and check turn signal lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the…
Insulation on the wiring inside the head lights and wiring on the harnesses feeding the head lights & turn signal lights deteriorates and crumbles. This leads to shorting of wires and head light & turn signal failing. Additionally the connectors on the head lights & harnesses corrode leading to…
I received a recall notice from porsche (ah10 porsche safety recall) for replacement of the filter flange of fuel pump. The letter was dated 14nov2017. On 28nov2017 i took the car to the dealer for repair, which was supposed to be at no cost to me. The dealer did not have the newly designed part…
Nhtsa recall no.: 17v-576; porsche safety recall ah10. The recall notification was received 12/17 and i have spoken to my porsche dealership 3 times since. The porsche dealership has not received the filter flange replacement parts from the manufacturer and has no idea when they will be received.
Other Porsche Cayenne S years
← 2005 Cayenne S · 2007 Cayenne S →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Cayenne S | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Cayenne S | 6 | 2 |
| 2011 Cayenne S | 17 | 3 |
| 2009 Cayenne S | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Cayenne S | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Cayenne S | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 13 | 3 |
| 2005 Cayenne S | 10 | 4 |
| 2004 Cayenne S | 48 | 9 |
| 2003 Cayenne S | 4 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne S model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.