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2012 Porsche Cayenne S

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

11L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,770

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2017296 · manufacturer campaign AH08

7 June 2017

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne S 2011–2012 · Panamera 2010–2012 · Panamera 4 2010–2012

What is wrong

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 causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fastening screws of the camshaft adjusters and if necessary, replace the camshaft adjuster assemblies.

1,823 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2016131 · manufacturer campaign AG02

23 March 2016

Transport Canada lists: Cayenne S 2011–2016

What is wrong

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 hinge would allow the pedal to separate from its pivot, which could lead to impaired brake function and increase stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and add a circlip as necessary.

10,370 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 65% of 239 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
253 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Porsche Cayenne S at 11 L/100 km combined, emitting 253 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Porsche Cayenne S for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,770 in fuel, producing roughly 4,129 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.