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moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200 · see fuel system across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA fuel system complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering fuel system on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the fuel filler flap
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Subject: Filter flange of fuel pump Information: Fine hairline cracks can occur on the filter flange of the fuel pump on the affected vehicles. As a result, fuel can seep out causing a smell of fuel.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Information: Leaks have occurred at the filter flange of the fuel pump over the service life of vehicles manufactured during certain periods on some Volkswagen Group brands. Similar components are installed in Cayenne vehicles from model years 2003 - 2006. However, Porsche is not aware of any problem concerning leaks at the filter flange of the fuel pump on these vehicles. To find out more about the long-term behavior of the filter flange of the fuel pump, part testing must be carried out on specific Cayenne vehicles from model years 2003 - 2006 as a preventative measure.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗PARTS WITHDRAWN. PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERIC REQUESTS RETURN OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT TO PCNA, BUT ONLY IN CASES WHERE THE DEFECT IS VISIBLE: PART NUMBER 955 110 235 01, DESCRIPTION FUEL LINE.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Porsche cayenne. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The jack daniels Porsche dealer (e335 route 17 south, upper saddle river, nj 07458 stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and made aware of the issue and confirmed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Porsche cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hoehn Porsche (5215 car country dr, carlsbad, ca) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Based on the 8 complaints filed, fuel system issues most often appear around 163,674 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.