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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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