Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | −38% | 2 | Airbag | Few |
| 2011 | 11 | 2.7× | 3 | Engine | Average |
| 2008 | 7 | 1.8× | 1 | Engine | Average |
| 2006 | 1 | −69% | 3 | Electrical | Few |
| 2005 | 4 | −17% | 3 | Engine | Few |
| 2004 | 15 | 2.9× | 8 | Acceleration | Average |
| 2003 | 1 | −69% | 8 | Engine | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median Cayenne Turbo year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems
Latest Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
Remedy: 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.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
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…
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Headlights
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.
Remedy: 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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo should you avoid?
None of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
2003 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cayenne Turbo years at the same age, followed by 2006 and 2012. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (21), transmission & drivetrain (6) and speed control & acceleration (5). Engine complaints peak in the 2011 model year.
How many recalls has the Porsche Cayenne Turbo had?
12 recalls across 2003–2012. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.