Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2006 Porsche Cayenne has 3 recalls, 55 complaints.
3
Recalls
55
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V446000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016...
17V576000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 C...
22V656000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2006 Porsche Cayenne 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver... |
| Oct 15, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the ga... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| May 2, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated that the front of the vehicle was faci... |
| Jan 14, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| May 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Num... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | MY CAR STOP SUDDENLY, IGNITION KEY FAILURE, THEN LIKE TRANSMISSION HESUTATION UNTIL THE CAR STOP COM... |
| Jan 26, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSULATION FOR THE WIRES ON TH... |
| Jan 26, 2019 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Jan 15, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | METALLIC CONTACT POINTS FOR THE FRONT TURN SIGNAL BULB HOLDER INTEGRAL IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES CO... |
| Dec 12, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION SELECTOR GUIR WORKING VEHICLE NOW STARTS IN GEAR AND CAN DRIVE AWAY WHILE YOU HAVE SEL... |
| Oct 24, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INSULATION ON THE WIRING INSIDE THE HEAD LIGHTS AND WIRING ON THE HARNESSES FEEDING THE HEAD LIGHTS ... |
| Jul 12, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | NHTSA RECALL NO.: 17V-576; PORSCHE SAFETY RECALL AH10. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED 12/17 A... |
| Jun 22, 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Mar 28, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM PORSCHE 11/29/17. AS OF 3/28/18 PORSCHE STILL HASN'T SENT PARTS TO ... |
| Mar 21, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | RECALL AH10 INCOMPLETE DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. REPLACING FILTER FLANGE OF FUEL PUMP. |
| Mar 13, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU... |
| Mar 1, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V576000 (... |
| Jan 24, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Jan 17, 2018 | AIR BAGS | I CALLED THE PHONE THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE ZERO INFORMATION ON THIS ISSUE. PLEASE ADVISE.... |