2005 Porsche Cayenne S recalls and problems

The 2005 Porsche Cayenne S has 4 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Porsche dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Porsche Cayenne S vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Porsche Cayenne S recalls

Recall 22V-656: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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 headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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

Fix: 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.

Recall 19V-446: Power Train

Reported Jun 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 17V-576: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 20, 2017 · 50,145 vehicles affected · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Problem: 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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 04V-593: Seat Belts

Reported Dec 15, 2004 · 31,000 vehicles affected · PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." all three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (Elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (Alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

Risk: When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.

Fix: Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began may 17, 2005. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

2005 Porsche Cayenne S problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	1
Structure	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 74,800 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2005 Porsche Cayenne S complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · at 88,500 miles · reported Jun 15, 2018

In 2016, at around 85,000 miles the big o tires, located at 3415 s maryland pkwy, las vegas, nv 89169, installed four new tire on my cayenne s, 2005. The tire manufacturer is continental and all tires are of 275/45/19 size. Anticipating a 470 miles trip on june 8, 2018 from las vegas to moab, ut, on the previous day I check all tires for pressure and appearance. The pressure of the rear tires was set at 40 PSI. No visible damages were detected. On the day of the trip, at 80 MPH the rear left tire suddenly lost pressure requiring significant efforts to control the vehicle. As soon as I managed…

Engine · at 61,000 miles · reported Mar 22, 2016

The engine has plastic coolant pipes between the front and back of the engine. They failed and dumped all the coolant out while on the road. Car was disabled and had to be towed. After researching, it's concluded that this is a very common failure in cayennes with a v8 engine at about 60000 miles. Mine had 61000. This is a safety concern. The car can be disabled at anytime. Also, the repair is very costly, exceeding 3000 usd for parts and labor.

Structure · at 93,500 miles · reported Sep 11, 2014

In a parking lot traveling at 7 MPH approx, applied the brakes and the psm (Stability management) lights and buzzers came on. Lost all brakes on the car and could not stop. Pumped the brakes and still no stopping capability. Had to hit a pole to avoid pedestrians and other cars. Dealer diagnosed the cause as a yaw sensor failure which they say controlled the ABS. Mechanical brakes systems were operational after crash. Crash damage was not extensive, at approx 8-10 MPH.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 74,800 miles · reported Sep 20, 2011

The contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated that the radiator pipe was fractured, causing anti freeze to leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the original hose lines were replaced with metal lines due to corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was 75,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 74,800.

Electrical System · at 76,621 miles · reported May 17, 2011

The contact owns a 2005 porsche cayenne s. The contact stated that instrument panel was failing and the turn signals and speedomitor were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they told the contact that the entire instrument panel would need to be removed to replace a microchip at a cost of $2000. The failure mileage was 76,621 and the current mileage is 76,668. Updated 09/07/11

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S: 22V-656 (exterior lighting), 19V-446 (power train), 17V-576 (fuel system, gasoline), 04V-593 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Porsche Cayenne S?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 74,800 miles.

Are Porsche recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Porsche dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.