Engine: gasolineRecall 15V-016 · Porsche vehicles
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 15V-016 covers 1,368 Porsche vehicles for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 26, 2011 to August 2, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.