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2012 Porsche Cayenne

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

3 current

Combined

12.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,249

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2022487 · manufacturer campaign ANB4

31 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: Boxster 2001–2004, 2013–2021 · Cayenne 2003–2018 · Cayman 2013–2021 · Macan 2015–2022 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.

Why it matters

Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.

58,856 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2012209 · manufacturer campaign AC04

11 July 2012

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2012 · Panamera 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the turbocharger turbine wheel may have been incorrectly manufactured and could fail. Turbine wheel failure would result in a noticeable decrease in vehicle performance. Continued vehicle operation could cause the turbine shaft to also fracture. If the fractured shaft moves out of a bearing, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, which could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the turbocharger assembly.

24 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2012070 · manufacturer campaign AC01

22 February 2012

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the headlamp assemblies may not have been secured correctly during vehicle assembly. As a result, the headlamps could loosen and detach from the vehicle, which could compromise the driver's ability to see the road and its users. In addition, the errant headlamp module could strike a vehicle, a stationary object, or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the headlamp locking components.

1,840 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 36% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
297 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Porsche Cayenne at 12.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 297 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Porsche Cayenne for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,249 in fuel, producing roughly 4,842 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.