The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V576000·Announced 2017-09-20

Porsche Recalls Cayenne Models Due to Fuel Pump Flange Crack Risk

Porsche is recalling specific 2003-2006 Cayenne models because a fuel pump flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak and 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 aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. The recall involves approximately 50,145 gasoline-powered vehicles.

The defect involves a fuel pump flange that may crack, which allows fuel to 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 filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. 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 CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
50,145

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 (3)

  • CAYENNE S
  • CAYENNE TURBO
  • CAYENNE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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