2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne Turbo years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. That ranks 2nd out of 14 Cayenne Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (9 complaints, 82%), typically at around 92,979 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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 | 9 | 82% | 92,979 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 18% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
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.
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 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. Additionally, while driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, and the brake pedal was firm while depressed. The vehicle failed to come to a…
At time of purchase, 11/5/18 my wife glenda and i took it into porsche woodland hills who performed campaign aho8 or verified that the work had been done - replacing the faulty fastening screws in camshaft controller. Attached invoice #c56285 dated 11/5/18 says "recall completed - no correction…
Transfer case failure. There is an acknowledgment by porsche of an associated defect of the transfer case design and a related workshop bulletin (wb) when replacing the transfer case. Porsche mechanics are instructed to replace a "vent hose" for the transfer case. This newly revised design part…
2011 porsche cayenne turbo. Consumer writes in regards to camshaft controller safety recall. Consumer had repair done prior to recall and is seeking reimbursement. *ld *js
2011 porsche cayenne. Consumer writes in regards to car stalling while driving. *ld the consumer was advised no fault codes appeared. The vehicle stalled and drifted into a curb bending and damaging the front wheels. The check engine light illuminated. *js
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Owners most often report engine, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne Turbo model years, the 2011 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.