2006 Porsche Cayenne fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 21 complaints for the 2006 Porsche Cayenne, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 38% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Strong smell of gasoline evident on driver's side rear when stationary or even not running and parked . Research online with the search criteria of "gasoline smell on driver side rear" produced numerous complaints and questions on this phenomenon. The culprit is the fuel pumps/filters/seals for the two gasoline tanks. They are make from plastic and are prone to cracks or leaks from full tanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 porsche cayenne. While driving various speeds, there was a fuel odor emitted into the cabin from the air vents. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repair. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v576000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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