Vehicle recall 12V065000 · February 21, 2012
Porsche Cayenne, Cayenne S and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Porsche's safety recall number is AC01.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 2012
- Filed by
- PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- AC01
- Owner notification
- March 9, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,278
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Porsche Cayenne (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Porsche Cayenne S (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Porsche been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Porsche dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.