2012 Porsche cayenne s
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Porsche cayenne s is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2012 Porsche cayenne s at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Porsche cayenne s recalls 2
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 ad…
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.
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER.
Fix: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP LOCKING ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Porsche cayenne s common problems
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Porsche cayenne s MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Porsche cayenne s costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Porsche cayenne s trims & engines on record
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2012 Porsche cayenne s — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Porsche cayenne s have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Porsche cayenne s. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Porsche cayenne s?
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Porsche cayenne s get?
The 2012 Porsche cayenne s has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.