2012 Porsche Cayenne
Typical repair costs
- Battery replacement $150–$320
- Cabin air filter replacement $48–$103
- Check-engine light diagnosis $100–$200
- Engine air filter replacement $30–$75
- Front brake pads $200–$350
- Front brake pads and rotors $335–$625
National guide ranges for independent shops, before tax, typical for most cars. Prices for this exact car vary. Estimate a repair for your car →
Fuel economy
| Trim | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 14.5 | 10.2 | 12.5 L/100 km |
| AWD | 15.7 | 11.0 | 13.6 L/100 km |
| S | 15.0 | 10.4 | 12.9 L/100 km |
| S Hybrid | 11.8 | 9.9 | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Turbo | 16.0 | 11.0 | 13.7 L/100 km |
Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.
Recalls
Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.
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Other
Transport Canada 2026301 ·
On certain vehicles, the immobilizer system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2022487 ·
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.
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Label
Transport Canada 2019192 ·
Certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by Canadian regulations.
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Engine
Transport Canada 2017296 ·
On certain vehicles, the fasteners of the camshaft adjusters could fail due to an assembly problem. If this occurs, this could cause abnormal engine noises, vibrations, illumination of the check engine light and could cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash cau...
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Brakes
Transport Canada 2016131 ·
On certain vehicles, a circlip at the brake pedal hinge may not have been installed at the time of assembly. This could allow the pivot pin to move out of position, which would allow the pedal to wobble, and could fracture the brake pedal pivot through continued use. A fractured...
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Fuel System
Transport Canada 2015016 ·
On certain vehicles, the fuel rail may leak fuel in the engine compartment under certain driving conditions. Leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and corres...
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Engine
Transport Canada 2012209 ·
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 fra...
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Lights And Instruments
Transport Canada 2012070 ·
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 head...
Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.
Maintenance schedule
CarDoc doesn’t have the manufacturer schedule for this model yet. Follow the schedule in your owner’s manual.
Specs
- Body type
- SUV or crossover
- Engines
- 3.6 L 6-cylinder, 4.8 L 8-cylinder, 3.0 L 6-cylinder
- Fuel
- Gas, Hybrid
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic 8-spd
- Drivetrains
- AWD