2011 Porsche Cayenne
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2011
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2011: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
40% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My vehicle has camshaft and crankshaft correlation problems due to the well-known problem with its screws and other things.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-19
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V368000 (Engine). The part to do the repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-19
Also filed under Steering and service brakes
The car stopped while being driven in traffic on a busy suburban road. The car would not restart. Right before the car suddenly stopped the psm light came on. This was the only thing that occurred prior to the sudden stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-19
Power train
37% · 11 reportsAir bags
10% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The leather on my Porsche Cayenne dashboard has shrunk and is pulling away from the front of the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-19
Vehicle speed control
3% · 1 reportSteering
3% · 1 reportSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2012-03-09Exterior lighting12V065000 Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, and Cayenne Turbo vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2010, through January 31, 2012 because the headlamps may…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.
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2016-07-08Service brakes, hydraulic16V169000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
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2022-10-28Exterior lighting22V656000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2011 Porsche Cayenne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 12V065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 16V169000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V656000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ
- Is the 2011 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Porsche Cayenne is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Porsche Cayenne?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.