The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V065000·Announced 2012-02-21

Porsche Recalls 2011-2012 Cayenne Models for Headlamp Detachment Risk

Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne models because headlamps may detach, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace locking assemblies free of charge.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for structural or safety defects without confirmed casualties.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne Turbo vehicles manufactured between March 8, 2010, and January 31, 2012. The recall involves approximately 20,278 vehicles.

The defect is that the headlamps may come loose and detach from the fender. A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE, CAYENNE S HYBRID
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
20,278

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • CAYENNE TURBO
  • CAYENNE S
  • CAYENNE
  • CAYENNE S HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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