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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 15V016📅 Jan 20, 2015

2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid & 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.

💥 The risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V016000
Manufacturer recall #
AF03
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,368
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 17, 2015
Built
Apr 26, 2011 – Aug 2, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V016 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V016?

2011–2012 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid & 2011–2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid. 1,368 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.