How many recalls does the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts have?

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline.

2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 222,858 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 22V656000 2022-08-30 222,858 affected

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam…

Consequence

Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2008 porsche cayenne gts. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2023-12-06

“I purchased a 2008 porsche cayenne on 3/14/18. Here we are 3 months later and I noticed a strong gas smell coming from the driver rear tire. I used google to diagnose my concerns and found this: september 25, 2017 ' porsche is recalling more than 50,000 cayenne suvs because the fuel pump filter…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-06-14

“During low speed driving (roughly 20mph) in congested highway traffic, I attempted to shift gears on the manual transmission in my 2008 porsche cayenne gts. Upon doing so, the clutch pedal lost all resistance and pinned directly on the floorboard. As I began navigating toward the shoulder, smoke…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 2009-10-27

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne Gts as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.