Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with the federal safety agency). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system problems
19 complaints (46% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,435.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 46%
- typical mileage
- 118,435
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Porsche Cayenne fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- 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
What 2006 Porsche Cayenne owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the filter flange informed the contact was informed that the filter flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V576000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 135,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the dealer retrieved the vehicle from the residence to perform the recall repair; however, the dealer confirmed that they were unable to access the fuel pump and fuel filter due to the corroded locking collars. The contact stated that after receiving the vehicle from the dealer, a fuel odor was detected while exiting the vehicle. Additionally, there was gasoline leaking underneath the rear driver's side tire onto the ground while the contact was at the gas station to refuel. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 213,697.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 19v446000 (power train) and 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for both recalls.
09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) fuel smell coming from vehicle. Found left side fuel filter flange leaking. Replaced left side fuel filter flange for $709.04. 12/08/2017 porsche of lehigh valley car hesitates and bucks, since the fuel odor repair was completed on 09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley replaced left and right side fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulator flange , and transfer lines between 2 fuel pumps for $$879.80. Letter from porsche cars north america, inc. 'important safety recall' dated 11/29/2017 received 1 week after porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) completed second repair and charged me for a total of $1588.84 so you know that porsche of lehigh valley (formerly knopf porsche) knew full well that the recall was underway but just wanted to meet 4q/ye goals. 02/20/2019 in week seven (7) of (10) ten after weekly calls to script following customer service agents of epiq global (contractor for porsche cars north america, inc. Recall processing), who escalate calls upon request to a supervisor from epiq global, only to have a project coordinator call with their personal cell phones and leaving generic messages without a direct call back number. 02/20/2019 now in week seven (7) of (10) ten, I finally picked up a random number of the 3rd project coordinator and discussed how they will only reimburse me for the left side fuel filter flange replacement. 12/27/18 I submitted my claim form and epiq global (contractor for porsche cars north america, inc. Recall processing) confirmed receipt on 12/31/2018 reiterating in writing a 4-10 week process. 02/21/2019 18 months after initial repair I receive an email from epiq global confirming they will not reimburse the 09/19/2017 porsche of lehigh valley replaced left & right side fuel pumps, fuel pressure regulator flange, & transfer lines btwn 2 fuel pumps $879.80
Recall ah10 incomplete due to non-availability of parts. Replacing filter flange of fuel pump.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in november of 2017. The dealer (porsche of annapolis, 20 hudson st, annapolis, md 21401) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hoehn porsche (5215 car country dr, carlsbad, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. While at a stop light or when making a left or right turn, the vehicle intermittently stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the collection dealer at (305) 444-5555 (located at 200 bird rd, coral gables, fl 33146) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The federal safety agency recall number 17v‑576...pending since nov, 2017 for possible leak fuel filter flange. My porsche dealership still does not have the parts from manufacturer to complete the repairs.
Questions about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system
Does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, 46% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,435 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 17V576000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Porsche Cayenne have the most fuel system problems?
The Porsche Cayenne model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (19 complaints) and 2005 (16 complaints).
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