The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V329000·Announced 2012-07-12

Porsche Recalls 2011-2012 Cayenne and Panamera Turbo Models for Fire Risk

Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne and Panamera Turbo models because a defective turbocharger part may fracture, causing oil to enter the exhaust system and increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fracturing turbocharger component) that explicitly creates an increased risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Panamera Turbo, 2012 Panamera Turbo S, and 2012 Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The recall addresses a potential casting defect in the turbine wheel of a turbocharger. If the turbine wheel fractures, vehicle performance will decrease, and the turbine shaft may also fracture.

If the turbine shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system. This condition results in smoke and creates an increased risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury, death, or property damage associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 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, PANAMERA
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Turbocharger
Hazard
Affected units
270

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 (2)

  • CAYENNE
  • PANAMERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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