2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo, covering 215,127 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported June 12, 2019 · 99,665 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 19V446000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported September 20, 2017 · 50,145 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 17V576000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported December 15, 2004 · 31,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V593000 · Recall details

Seat belts: rear/otherReported May 17, 2004 · 19,175 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on june 1, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.

Recall number 04V231000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and capReported February 18, 2004 · 35 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, if the ground connection between the spiral ring of the tank filler neck and the connecting pipe to the fuel tank is inadequate, the flow of fuel during refueling can create an electrostatic charge, which could discharge and spark. This spark could ignite fuel vapors in the area outside the tank filler neck that could lead to a muffled detonation.
Risk: Due to such a startling event, the individual refueling the vehicle could remove the fuel nozzle at precisely the moment of the detonation without first stopping the fueling process. In such a circumstance, fuel escaping outside of the fuel tank may ignite, resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ground connection and, if necessary, corrected. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.

Recall number 04V068000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported February 18, 2004 · 10,637 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.
Risk: In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.

Recall number 04V069000 · Recall details

SeatsReported February 18, 2004 · 4,144 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, the driver's side seat frames were not adequately welded.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the seat frame could break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat frame. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.

Recall number 04V072000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported September 24, 2003 · 326 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (gawr) on the certification label as required by part 567.4(g)(3) and (g)(4).
Risk: The vehicle operator will not be informed of the vehicle's gvwr and gawr.
Remedy: Dealers will apply the corrected label. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact porsche at 1‑800‑545‑8039.

Recall number 03V351000 · Recall details

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo have?

8, covering power train, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts.

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