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2017 PORSCHE Cayenne

2 recalls Risk Grade: F Most severe issue: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Moderate #22V656000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk if Unfixed
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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Under Review #18V844000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's ski bag may have a faulty strap that could break in a crash, making the bag come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ski bag breaks free during a crash, it could increase the risk of injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Porsche will replace the ski bag with a new one, free of charge, and you'll be notified when and where to take your vehicle to the dealership for the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other PORSCHE Cayenne Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
6 recalls
2018
1 recall

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