2010-2012 Porsche Cayenne S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo and others recall: engine

Engine

What is wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.

Risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.

Recall number 17V368000

Affected vehicles

• Porsche Cayenne S 2011 2011
• Porsche Cayenne Turbo 2011 2011
• Porsche Panamera 2011-2012 20112012
• Porsche Panamera 4 2011-2012 20112012
• Porsche Panamera 4s 2010-2012 201020112012
• Porsche Panamera S 2010-2012 201020112012
• Porsche Panamera Turbo 2010-2012 201020112012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about engine problems.

2011 Porsche Cayenne S2011 Porsche Cayenne Turbo2011 Porsche Panamera2012 Porsche Panamera2011 Porsche Panamera 42012 Porsche Panamera 42010 Porsche Panamera 4s2011 Porsche Panamera 4s2012 Porsche Panamera 4s2010 Porsche Panamera S2011 Porsche Panamera S2012 Porsche Panamera S