2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls and problems

The 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 3 safety recalls and 4 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 Turbo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls

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 Turbo problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo complaints

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

Power Train · at 96,000 miles · reported Nov 26, 2018

Driving from ny city on november 20, 2018 all of a sudden start hearing loud clunking/thumping noise from the under of the car. It was scary. Drove home very slowly with flashers on. Took the car to the porsche dealer in rochester and they diagnose and quote me close to $2000 to replace the cardan drive shaft. I do not have the money and car is parked in the driveway at home

Engine · at 56,000 miles · reported Apr 3, 2013

I parked the car in the garage after running errands. When I returned to the garage the next morning there was a large puddle of fluid surrounding the car below. The check engine light stated that I needed to check coolant level. I immediately called the porsche of plano and was told by the service writer that the coolant pipes are a commonly known, well documented point of failure. He suggested I run a search on google. I was shocked to see the number of complaints and just how many people have experienced the same issue. The problem is that porsche used plastic materials in the design of the…

Power Train · at 44,000 miles · reported Nov 25, 2009

Transmission will slip during initial acceleration, especially when vehicle has not been driven recently, and vehicle will intermittently have delays in downshifting or acceleration resulting in safety concerns when prompt acceleration is needed (For example, avoid traffic or vehicle running a traffic light). Vehicle also shudders and kicks when the transmission finally engages in such delayed engagement situations. Dealer has not repaired issue despite complaint.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 29, 2005

I was driving my new 2005 porsche cayenne turbo purchased at the end of december, 2004 on the highway at around 50 MPH when suddenly the car shifted to a lower gear and jerked forward with such intensity, it was as if someone had put on the emergency brake. The "emission control, check engine" light came on immediately after this occurred. The incident caused whiplash because the car jolted so suddenly. If there had been anyone driving closely behind me, they would have crashed into me. The car was towed in for service to a porsche service center and after several attempts at diagnosing the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne Turbo: 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 Turbo?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 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.