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2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 13, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Aug 30, 2022
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS, most frequently naming the fuel system and transmission categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 357 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system266.7%
  • Transmission133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
22V656000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Aug 30, 2022
222,858 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The 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.
The remedy: 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 Cars North America, Inc.Manufacturer number ANB4View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Dec 13, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS. The contact stated there was a delay when starting the vehicle however, immediately afterward there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V576000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact was able to confirm the Part Number: (955/620/931/01/M82) for the in-tank fuel pump, and Part Number: 95562093201M2 fuel pump parts matched the part number for the parts installed in the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

NHTSA ID
11559884
Incident
Dec 6, 2023
Mileage
190,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 14, 2018

I PURCHASED A 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE ON 3/14/18. HERE WE ARE 3 MONTHS LATER AND I NOTICED A STRONG GAS SMELL COMING FROM THE DRIVER REAR TIRE. I USED GOOGLE TO DIAGNOSE MY CONCERNS AND FOUND THIS: SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 ' PORSCHE IS RECALLING MORE THAN 50,000 CAYENNE SUVS BECAUSE THE FUEL PUMP FILTER FLANGES COULD LEAK GAS AND AT THE LEAST CREATE AN ODOR OF FUEL, AND AT THE MOST CREATE A FIRE HAZARD IF FUEL HITS A HOT IGNITION SOURCE. THE RECALLED GAS-POWERED VEHICLES INCLUDE THE 2003-2006 CAYENNE S AND CAYENNE TURBO, 2004-2006 CAYENNE AND 2006 CAYENNE S "TITANIUM" EDITION VEHICLES. SO, I TOOK MY CAR TO GET DIAGNOSED AT DEAN MCREARY PORSCHE IN MOBILE, AL AND WAS ADVISED THAT I HAVE A FLANGE AND SEALING RING LEAK AND THAT IT WOULD BE 1124.00 TO REPAIR. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THIS RECALL. THIS IS A HAZARD. SOMEONE COULD DIE. I THEN CALLED PORSCHE NORTH AMERICAN AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS VIN SPECIFIC AND I DO NOT QUALIFY. THIS MAKES NO SENSE AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRS. PORSCHE IS CONSTANTLY MAKING CARS THAT ARE UNSAFE AND WHEN A PROBLEMS OCCURS, THEY DO NOT WANT TO FIX IT.

NHTSA ID
11101936
Incident
Jun 14, 2018
Transmission
Filed Dec 31, 2009
Fire reported

DURING LOW SPEED DRIVING (ROUGHLY 20MPH) IN CONGESTED HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, I ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT GEARS ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IN MY 2008 PORSCHE CAYENNE GTS. UPON DOING SO, THE CLUTCH PEDAL LOST ALL RESISTANCE AND PINNED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORBOARD. AS I BEGAN NAVIGATING TOWARD THE SHOULDER, SMOKE BEGAN POURING INTO THE CABIN. AS I REACHED THE SHOULDER, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. I ESCAPED UNHARMED BUT THE ENTIRE CAR BURNED AND WAS TOTALED. PORSHCE HAS SINCE BEEN EXCEPTIONALLY RELUCTANT TO SPEAK WITH ME. THIS EVENT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER (2009). MY INSURANCE COMPANY (STATE FARM) HAS SUBROGATED ON MY BEHALF AND THREE MONTHS LATER, PORSCHE IS STILL NOT DISCLOSING THE FINDINGS OF THEIR INVESTIGATION NOR HAS ANYONE FROM PORSCHE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ME SINCE EARLY NOVEMEBER. THIS WAS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE (ROUGHLY 12,000 MILES) AND MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATION. AS PORSCHE'S FIRST MODEL OF THEIR POPULAR FAMILY SUV TO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION - I FEAR FOR THE SAFETY OF OTHER OWNERS AND THEIR CHILDREN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10297649
Incident
Oct 27, 2009
Mileage
12,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSTR 2642

Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000

SPTL 2607a

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

SPTL 2607

VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation

13/26

ENGINE

Allocation of Approved Engine Oils MY 2027 (13/26)

TSTR 2641

PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2

TSTR 2641

PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Porsche Cayenne GTS by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026000—
2025000—
2024000—
2023000—
2022000—
2021020—
2016010—
2014010—
2013010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008Viewing310—
2007000—
2006000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.