NHTSA Recall 04V069000: Electrical system: front underhood

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on February 18, 2004, covering an estimated 10,637 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche Cayenne S.

10,637

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

2004

owners notified (March 29)

NHTSA campaign	04V069000
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD
Report received	February 18, 2004
Owner notification	March 29, 2004
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

On certain sport utility vehicles, the main wiring harness was incorrectly routed. Damage to the main wiring harness can lead to the failure of various electrical systems.

Safety risk

In extreme cases, to a cable fire beneath the instrument panel in the passenger compartment.

Remedy

Dealers will re-route the wiring harness. Owner notification schedule began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 04V069000

Make and model	Model years
Porsche Cayenne S	2003, 2004
Porsche Cayenne Turbo	2003, 2004

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.