2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne Turbo years
- Not enough data 5th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. That ranks 5th out of 14 Cayenne Turbo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls (2)
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.
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.
2012 cayenne turbo with 40096 mileage as of today. The transfer box was replaced in april 2016 and april 2018. Cost around $4,500 each time. Total of $9,000 repair bill.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) porsche cayenne turbo. While driving approximately 20 mph, the passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.