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Service bulletins for the 2011 Porsche Cayenne

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

511 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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122-Z5U2U-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Concerns: Brake fluid reservoir sensor Information: "Warning Brake fluid level" in instrument cluster. Information For precise fault cause analysis for the message "Warning Brake fluid level" in the instrument cluster, the parts will be requested.
122-Q7F6Z-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Concerns: Coolant regulator (thermostat) Information: Coolant regulator no longer opens A crack in the expansion element in the coolant regulator can result in a situation in which - the coolant regulator no longer opens the cooling system, - the engine temperature increases and - the warning "Engine temperature too high" appears in the instrument cluster.
122-S7G6B-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Concerns: Transfer case Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2011 model year Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. There is the possibility that transfer cases with defective clutch baskets may have been installed on the affected vehicles. As a result, the transfer case can cause vibrations that are unacceptable for the customer while driving. To remedy the situation, replace the transfer case
122-U4Y2A-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE); POWER TRAIN. Concerns: Transfer case Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2011 model year Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. There is the possibility that transfer cases with defective clutch baskets may have been installed on the affected vehicles. As a result, the transfer case can cause vibrations that are unacceptable for the customer while driving. To remedy the situation, replace the transfer case
122-H7R4M-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). Concerns: Transfer case Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2011 model year Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. There is the possibility that transfer cases with defective clutch baskets may have been installed on the affected vehicles. As a result, the transfer case can cause vibrations that are unacceptable for the customer while driving. To remedy the situation, replace the transfer case
122-F4R5G-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. Concerns: Headlights Information: Porsche has issued revised instructions for removing and installing the headlight as a result of the modified technical features of the headlight lock. The changes are described in an Owner's Manual Supplement.
122-Z3T9A-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. New data records for the front-end electronics and rear-end electronics control units are available for the affected vehicles.
122-N7V6G-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES. Concerns: Cover for front lock support. Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on certain 2011 to 2012 Cayenne/S/S Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. There is the possibility that paint adhesion on the cover of the front lock support might not be sufficient due to a supplier's manufacturing issue. To remedy the situation, replace cover for front lock support.
122-T3L2Z-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS. Information: New rotors and pads are available to help reduce noise complaints on front brakes.
122-L4A6G-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN. Concerns: Rear-differential lock control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. With the current data record for regulating the rear-differential lock, there may be increased wear on the pinion shaft on the servo motor for the rear-differential lock as a result of extreme driving over the service life of the vehicle. This can cause noises and can subsequently impair the function of the rear-differential lock.
122-U5E8V-062017-08-01. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. Concerns: Rear-differential lock control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. With the current data record for regulating the rear-differential lock, noises ("rattling") can occur in the rear axle area as a result of a certain driving style over the service life of the vehicle. This will not impair the function of the rear-differential lock.
122-Q5C4S-062017-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. Issue: Oil in the wiring harness. Information: If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
122-G4Y8K-102016-11-14. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. "THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A LEAK CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. AS A RESULT, A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL CAN LEAK OUT. THE CUSTOMER MAY GET A SMELL OF FUEL IN THESE RARE CASES. REPLACE BOTH FUEL RAILS AND REPLACE THE SUPPORT PIECE AND THE SUPPORT RING AND SEALING RING ON THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALSO REPLACE THE COOLANT REGULATOR."
25/162016-07-07. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. AG02 Stop Sale Campaign/Recall Campaign - Checking Circlip on Bearing Bracket for Pedals Internal tests have shown that a circlip on the bearing bracket for the pedals may have become detached from its locking position as a result of preassembly processes carried out by a supplier. In this case, the bearing pin for the pedals will no longer be secured axially in the bearing bracket and can come out of one of the two bearings over the service life. If the bearing pin is mounted on one side only, brake pedal actuation will be impaired.
WF892016-07-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Replacing Coolant Regulator (Workshop Campaign) A coolant regulator that does not meet the high Porsche quality standards may have been installed in the affected vehicles. The function of the coolant regulator can therefore be impaired over the service life of the vehicle and as a result, the red warning "Coolant temperature too high" can be displayed in the instrument cluster.
SB-15022016-03-17. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. PORSCHE CAYENNE (92A) BULLETIN ON REPLACING COWL DRAIN. IF COWL CAGE WILL NOT FASTEN PROPERLY TO THE BODY REPLACE IT. *CN
TI-79-132014-05-12. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE. PORSCHE: INFORMATION CONCERNING POOR VEHICLE DRIVABILITY AND/ OR ENGINE NOISE AT LOW REVS. THE DME CONTROL UNIT MUST BE RE-PROGRAMMED DUE TO DIFFERENT QUALITY FUEL AND POOR VEHICLE DRIVABILITY. MODELS PANAMERA S (9700/PANAMERA 4S(970)/PANAMERA GTS (970)/ CAYENNE S (92A)/CAYENNE GTS (92A) MODEL YEAR: AS OF 2010. *JS
ATI-13022013-11-07. Service bulletin. ENGINE. PORSCHE: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A PINING RATTLING NOISE AT 1100-1400 IN THE 4TH-7TH GEARS. MODEL CAYENNES (92A) MODEL YEARS INCLUDE 2011 AND UP.*JS
TI-51-132013-09-12. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. PORSCHE: INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REAR- DIFFERENTIAL LOCK CONTROL UNIT RE-PROGRAMMING. MODELS INCLUDE CAYENNE (92A)/ CAYENNE DIESEL (92A)/ CAYENNE S (92A)/ CAYENNE GTS (92A)/ CAYENNE TURBO (92A)/ CAYENNE GTS (92A)/ CAYENNE TURBO S (92A). MODEL YEARS INCLUDE 2011 TO 2014. *JS
ATI-13012013-07-09. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC. PORSCHE: INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SUCCESSFULLY CALIBRATING ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKES. MODELS 2010-2013 PANAMERA, CAYENNE, SPORT CARS(9X1). *PE
TI-4-132013-05-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. PORSCHE: THERE IS A POSSIBILITY A FAULT CODE WILL BE SET, UNNECESSARILY, IN CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR IN DME CONTROL UNIT. MODEL 2011-2013 CAYENNE TURBO (92A). *PE
SB-76-122013-04-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. WC-55 REPLACING OIL SEPARATOR. PORSCHE. MODEL YEARS OF 2013 ALSO INCLUDED. *KB UPDATED 6/28/13. MODELS 2011-2013 CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO. *PE
TI-107-12013-03-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. PORSCHE: INFORMATION PERTAINING TO ASSEMBLY AND REPAIR WORK FOR TURBOCHARGING SYSTEM. MODELS 2011 911 TURBO, 911 TURBO S, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE TURBO S, CAYENNE S DIESEL, PANAMERA TURBO, PANAMERA TURBO S, PANAMERA S HYBRID. *PE
TI-52-122013-01-08. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. PORSCHE: VEHICLES WITH REAR END ELECTRONICS AND FRONT END ELECTRONICS CONTROL UNITS HAVE ISSUES WITH KEY NOT ABLE TO BE INSERTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND A POSSIBILITY OF NOT SWITCH TO ENERGY SAVING MODE WITH REAR END ELECTRONICS DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR AND MUST BE REPROGRAMMED WITH UPDATED DATA RECORD. MODELS 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE DIESEL, CAYENNE S HYBRID, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO. *PE
TI-75-122012-12-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. PORSCHE: WHEN ELECTRIC PLUG CONNECTION, ON HYDRAULIC VALVES, FOR CAMSHAFT CONTROL BECOMES STRAINED, THE FUNCTION OF HYDRAULIC VALVES ARE NO LONGER GUARANTEED DUE TO PREVIOUS ATTACHMENT METHOD. MODELS 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S HYBRID. *PE

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.