I have a 2012 porsche cayenne s hybrid. It is suffering from the defect described in this recall campaign: 17v36800. The bolts that hold the camshaft in place have sheared off. Porsche is refusing any type of consideration because the VIN is not in the recall list, but it is in the year of the recall and suffers from the issue. I was driving the vehicle on the highway and the check engine light came on. The vehicle lost power and the engine started knocking. I was able to coast to the shoulder. I had to call my wife and have it towed. The dealer told me it would cost 14k+ to repair and they would need the vehicle for a month.
2012 Porsche Cayenne: sudden loss of power
5 of the 27 complaints about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 105 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20261
- 20241
- 20201
- 20192
- 20181
- 20171
- 20142
- 20132
- 20125
- 20111
- 20081
- 20051
- 20041
What owners say
The transfer case is faulty. It was replaced at 26,000 miles and now it is acting the same way again at 48.000 miles. I was entering the hwy and the car jumped forward and suddenly lost power before jumping into gear. This is not safe considering there was a car in front of me and behind. Did not cause an accident but could have. Dealer admits the transfer case has been a constant problem with 2011-2017 cayenne but refuses to totally cover replacement. This is my second issue with the transfer case and after some light research have come across many owners with anywhere between 1 and 4 replacements. Porsche will not cover the total cost of the repair (approx. $6500). How can a company like porsche be so arrogant as to understand and accept it is a faulty design but not make restitution to its loyal customers,
I got the cayenne from 2012 in 01/17/2017 tree days after buying the SUV transfer case was not working correctly, when shifting to 3rd gear noise and lost of power this at 39,273 miles repair was done now only 20,000 miles later same problem. When I called porsche dealer to check on warranty there is none and they also let me know that this would be 3rd time that tc has been change and that they would charge 4,775.00 to repair.
Transfer case in the rear jerking loss of power and noises in the gears 2-4
Camshaft adjuster bolts failed... Vehicle lost power while driving, including braking system and power steering. Porsche recalled some 2011s, but no 2012 were recalled for the same problem. I have kept the faulty parts which match part number with known defect. Porsche would not honor goodwill or any discount, even with proof of matching numbers per the manufacturer.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils
- Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
- Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)
- Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (18/26)
- Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (17/26)
- Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (16/26)
- Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils (15/26)
- Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils (21/26)
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
- What is wrong
- Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. If a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.
- Risk
- If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2012. Owners may contact porsche at 1‑800‑767‑7243.
Recall number 12V329000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2012 Porsche Cayenne?
5 of 27 owner complaints about the 2012 Porsche Cayenne (19%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Porsche Cayenne?
There is 1 recall and 105 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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