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NHTSA Recall 15V016000: Gasoline (engine and engine cooling)

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,368 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid.

1,368
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2015
owners notified (April 17)
NHTSA campaign15V016000
Manufacturer campaignAF03
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE
Report receivedJanuary 20, 2015
Owner notificationApril 17, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 15V016000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid2011, 2012
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid2011, 2012

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.