The 2006 Porsche Cayenne S has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 372,668 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
POWER TRAIN19V4460002019-06-1299,665 affected
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive,…
Consequence
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
2
1crashes1injuries
AIR BAGS
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was facing uphill, the contact decided not to reverse down the hill and was attempting to turn the vehicle around to drive down the hill. The contact put the vehicle in park and was hanging over the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated the insulation for the wires on the headlights were worn out resulting in the loss of headlight functionality. The contact stated that check headlight and check turn signal lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the…”
“Insulation on the wiring inside the head lights and wiring on the harnesses feeding the head lights & turn signal lights deteriorates and crumbles. This leads to shorting of wires and head light & turn signal failing. Additionally the connectors on the head lights & harnesses corrode leading to…”
“Nhtsa recall no.: 17v-576; porsche safety recall ah10. The recall notification was received 12/17 and I have spoken to my porsche dealership 3 times since. The porsche dealership has not received the filter flange replacement parts from the manufacturer and has no idea when they will be received.”
“I called the phone the dealer and they said they have zero information on this issue. Please advise. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm”
“I received a recall notice from porsche (ah10 porsche safety recall) for replacement of the filter flange of fuel pump. The letter was dated 14nov2017. On 28nov2017 I took the car to the dealer for repair, which was supposed to be at no cost to me. The dealer did not have the newly designed part,…”
“" some 2003 to 2006 model year porsche cayenne vehicles with v8 engines were equipped with plastic coolant pipes that can prematurely degrade or fracture. Those vehicles are known as the 'class vehicles' and the individuals who owned or leased such class vehicles are known as 'class members.'…”
“The dealer sold the vehicle knowing coolant pipes were not updated. Just had the vehicle serviced in april had to pay for maintenance that should have been done before purchase. Then 1 june the warning light came on "check coolant level low". Then the warning light came on "engine too hot". I was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne S as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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