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2005 Porsche Cayenne: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, most recently filed August 2022. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
Recalls 4campaigns 1 lighting · 1 power train · 1 fuel pump Source: NHTSA Complaints 42filed Owner reports, 2003–2012 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 15mpg combined $4,354/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 3.2 L 6-cyl· 5-speed automatic 4 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V656000 Filed Aug 30, 2022

Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
32.7% repairedof 222,858 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V446000 Filed Jun 12, 2019

Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable

Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Consequence
If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
38.3% repairedof 99,665 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V576000 Filed Sep 20, 2017

Fuel Pump Flange May Crack Causing Fuel Leak

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.
21.1% repairedof 50,145 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 17V576000
Listed for 2005 Porsche Cayenne. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 04V593000 Filed Dec 15, 2004

PORSCHE/FMVSS 208/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.
Consequence
WHEN INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THE CHILD RESTRAINTS MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY INSTALL A CLIP IN EITHER OF THE AFFECTED REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS AND PROVIDE AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT. THE CLIPS WILL PREVENT UNWARRANTED CONVERSION FROM ALR TO ELR MODE WITH CHILD SEAT INSTALLATION. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Repair progress not yet reported31,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 04V593000

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Owner complaints (42)

42 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel/propulsion system is mentioned most often.

2involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 42.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2005 compares with other Cayenne years

Best and worst Cayenne years →
6 86 42 54 1 32 15 1 47 33
2003200420052006200720082009201020112012
This year (2005)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 15 mpg combined

15
mpg combined
14
city
18
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$5,500
CO₂ tailpipe
593 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$4,354per year
$363per month
1,000gallons a year

Miles ÷ 15 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2005 Porsche Cayenne configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.2 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15$5,500593
3.2 L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive13 / 19 / 15$5,500593
4.5 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive12 / 17 / 14$5,850635
4.5 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive12 / 17 / 14$5,850635

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Cayenne years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2006 Porsche Cayenne report54 complaints · 3 campaigns →2004 Porsche Cayenne report86 complaints · 9 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2005 Porsche Cayenne FAQ

How many recalls does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 22V656000 (lighting), 19V446000 (power train), 17V576000 (fuel pump), 04V593000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2005 Porsche Cayenne problems?

Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system (11), Engine and engine cooling (10), Fuel system (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2005 Porsche Cayenne get?

EPA rates the 3.2 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 14 city, 18 highway and 15 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2005 Cayenne compare with other years?

Among the 2003–2012 Porsche Cayenne model years at least five years old, the 2007 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2004 the most (86). The 2005 drew 42. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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