2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system problems

The 2006 Porsche Cayenne has 21 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 38% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Fuel System complaints

38%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Cayenne fuel system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V576000Fuel SystemSeptember 20, 2017 · 50,145 units

Defect

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.

What owners report

“Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with NHTSA). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 2, 2025

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2006 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system — 38% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 17V576000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.