Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V016000 Reported January 20, 2015

Fuel injection system may leak

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,368 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V016000
Manufacturer Campaign
AF03
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,368
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 20, 2015
Completion Rate
72.15

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V016000 or campaign AF03.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V016000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V016000?

NHTSA recall 15V016000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on January 20, 2015. It addresses: Fuel injection system may leak. The recall affects approximately 1,368 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V016000 or the manufacturer campaign number AF03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.