How many recalls does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 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 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 243,136 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. 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.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12V065000 2012-02-21 20,278 affected

Defect

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 COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER.

Consequence

A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“2012 cayenne turbo with 40096 mileage as of today. The transfer box was replaced in april 2016 and april 2018. Cost around $4,500 each time. Total of $9,000 repair bill.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2018-04-25

“2012 cayenne turbo with 40096 mileage as of today. The transfer box was replaced in april 2016 and april 2018. Cost around $4,500 each time. Total of $9,000 repair bill.”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2018-04-25

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 (na) porsche cayenne turbo. While driving approximately 20 mph, the passenger side air bags deployed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-06-23

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 2012 Porsche Cayenne Turbo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.