The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V016000·Announced 2015-01-20

Porsche Recalls 2011-2012 Hybrid Models Due to Fuel Leak Risk

Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles because the fuel injection system may leak, increasing fire risk.

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 fuel leak that increases the risk of a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage hazard under the rubric for vehicle recalls.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 26, 2011, and August 2, 2012. The recall involves 1,368 vehicles.

The fuel injection system in these vehicles may leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE PANAMERA S HYBRID, CAYENNE S HYBRID
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,368

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)

  • PANAMERA S HYBRID
  • CAYENNE S HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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