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2016 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the other or unspecified (40% of complaints, typically around 16,000 miles). It is 5th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2016 Porsche Cayenne problems
Other or unspecified
16 complaints · 40%Half of these problems showed up before 16,000 miles.
Vehicle has auto engine off when stopped. Feature is on by default. Driver must remember to cut feature off each time vehicle is cranked. On several occasions this feature has been hazardous. When stopping on open road to turn across traffic the steering wheel binds when power is lost. When in line at drive thrus or…
Blower is keep starting and raising itself. When we open the driver door it is shutting it off. Dealer is unable to identify the issue and fix it it occured on a 72 degree temp day, moring. Car was parked in the garage and was not used for previous 2 days. It happend many times and towed to the dealer and they could…
Air bags
11 complaints · 28%Transmission
7 complaints · 18%Last week I had my car for 20000 mile service and the technician noticed vibration with acceleration and advised the transfer case be replaced which was done 10/28. I contacted Porsche USA as I was concerned with this being a relatively new vehicle and the problem with transfer case so fast.I was told it was a…
Car lost all acceleration and engine shut completely off happens frequently. Car on separate occasion sieved and shook violently to a stop on the road multiple times.
Lights
6 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that moisture was entering the headlights on both sides of the vehicle. Over time, the condensation in the passengerâs side headlight was burned out with a message on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the…
The contact owns a 2016 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that water had leaked inside the front driver's side and passenger's side headlamps. The contact stated that the failure caused the headlights to become foggy and significantly dim, reducing the visibility of the roadway. The contact stated that he had…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 13%Car lost all acceleration and engine shut completely off happens frequently. Car on separate occasion sieved and shook violently to a stop on the road multiple times.
Upon completion of modifications due to volkswagen/audi/Porsche 3.0l diesel emissions settlement program the vehicle has an intermittent delay when accelerating. This delay is unpredictable and can be several seconds in duration. Once acceleration is applied it is too much power and again unpredictable in results.…
Engine
5 complaints · 13%Electrical
3 complaints · 8%Car lost all acceleration and engine shut completely off happens frequently. Car on separate occasion sieved and shook violently to a stop on the road multiple times.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: pedals and linkages
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2016. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ag02.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 cayenne vehicles manufactured april 28, 2010, to january 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Questions about the 2016 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (16 complaints, typically around 16,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints); transmission (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2016 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 30, 2022 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is 5th of 23 Cayenne model years by number of complaints, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.