A fuel injection problem affecting certain 2011-2012 Porsche Cayenne S and Panemera S hybrid vehicles will have 1,368 owners returning to their dealership’s for repairs. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, certain dynamic driving may cause unfavorable tolerance conditions of the fuel rail. Minor fuel leaks could occur at the interface of the rail and injectors, and in the presence of an ignition source, could result in an engine fire. Drivers of vehicles experiencing this problem will notice a fuel smell in the engine compartment and inside the vehicle.
Owners receiving recall notices will be asked to take their vehicles in to have the fuel rails replaced, free of charge. For more information about the problem contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. The NHTSA campaign number is 15V-016.