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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.

Reported at 67,000 miles, August 2016

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.

Reported at 190,000 miles, November 2017

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