Most common 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo complaints by model year
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2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls (3)
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.
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.
What 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo owners say
Engine & cooling
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 complete stop. The traction control, check engine, oil pressure, and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side camshaft controller and bolts had failed. The dealer determined that both the driver's and passenger's side camshaft controllers and bolts needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the camshaft adjusters and bolts under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V368000 (Engine) associated with the VIN; however, the contact was not satisfied with the remedy for the recall. …
11/10/2016 while driving engine light came on, car running very rough, trouble starting. Dealer verified and found numerous faults. Removed left valve cover and found screws for cam adjuster broken. Removed bank 2 cam adjuster & valve cover removed oil pan to retrieve broken pieces of screws from actuator. Replaced both bank 1&2 cam adjusters. Reset cam adjuster timing.-during test drive vehicle started running rough & check eng. Light came on. Diagnosis.-defective cylinder 2 ignition coil. 6/15/2017 dealer notified that entire dashboard was lit up and vehicle running very rough. Problem: scoring on cylinder 2. Removed engine and transmission. Replaced engine block , reinstalled components. Reinstalled engine and transmission, aligned, calibrated. 7/31/2017 received Porsche recall ah08- replacing fastening screws for camshaft controller. Called dealer service mgr. …
2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8L 8-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Cayenne Turbo rates average: 2.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the Cayenne Turbo at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
The engine & cooling — 9 complaints, 82% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (2).
How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, the most recent from August 30, 2022 (headlights). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Porsche Cayenne Turbo?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2006 and 2012. See the full Porsche Cayenne Turbo years comparison.
At what mileage do 2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.