Porsche Cars North America, Inc
The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
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severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Among the 10 model years of Porsche Cayenne in our records for electrical problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical 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.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Parts information for parts withdrawal involving 9J1827447B, PAA971221B, and 95B201060AA. The lock, the fuel tank attachments, and the module connector. The vehicles affected are ones that use the part number(s) mentioned.
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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Parts information for parts withdrawal involving servomotor and rear light. Part numbers affected are 976411881E, 976511881E, PAD411881B, PAD511881A, PAD411881C, 973945093BC. The vehicles involved are ones that use the part numbers mentioned.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 36,941 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 $850 for electrical 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 electrical 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.