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2011 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 8-spd

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne is an SUV paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 16/22/19 mpg city/highway/combined. Within the 2003–2026 model run, this model year draws 62 owner complaints and five recalls, with engine issues reported as the leading concern. That complaint volume sits below the range's peak of 101 complaints for the 2004 model and above the 2010 low of a single complaint, placing the 2011 Cayenne roughly in the middle of the nameplate's reliability record rather than among its best or worst years.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy16/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 95510731300. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	95510731300 alt 9A711549900
Engine air filter	95811013000 alt 95811013010
Fuel filter	95862042100
Spark plug	95817022290 alt 99917023690
Battery	9A7915089 alt 9A7915089B
Front wiper blades	V04015001HS
Serpentine belt	95810225110 alt 95510293300
Thermostat	95810612602 alt 94810603404

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 8-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	190.9 in
Overall width	76.4 in
Overall height	67.3 in
Wheelbase	114.2 in
Curb weight	4398 lb
Track (front / rear)	65 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	53/47

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Cayenne of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2011 Turbo V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2011	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.00 sec	12.40 sec	500 hp	AWD
2011	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.30 sec	12.80 sec	500 hp	AWD
2011	S V8 4.8L V8	5.50 sec	14.10 sec	400 hp	AWD
2011	S Hybrid 3.0L supercharger V6 + Elec	5.60 sec	14.30 sec	380 hp	AWD
2011	S Hybrid 3.0L Supercharger V6 + Elec	5.70 sec	14.30 sec	380 hp	AWD
2011	S V8 4.8L V8	5.70 sec	13.90 sec	400 hp	AWD
2011	S V8 4.8L V8	5.90 sec	14.40 sec	400 hp	AWD
2012	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.50 sec	13.00 sec	500 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 118 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints,
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330338
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.9

Engine torques

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	118 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-2-4-3-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.80-2.25 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	740 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	Loosen all bolts 360 degrees	360 degrees
4	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
5	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
6	110 degrees	110 degrees

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Seat Belt System (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Porsche Cayenne logged 62 complaints, 5 recalls, 1 investigation and 489 TSBs. This complaint total is markedly higher than the preceding year (2010: 1 complaint, 2 recalls) and the following year (2012: 36 complaints, 5 recalls), indicating a spike in reported issues. Across the generation, complaints peaked in 2004 (101), fell to a low in 2010, rose again in 2011, and then fluctuated between 13 and 53 through 2024 without reaching the 2004 level. The top complaint areas for 2011 were Engine (29), Power Train (14), Air Bags (3) and Exterior Lighting (2), with 2 crash‑related complaints and no fire complaints. Because the 2011 year shows a distinct increase in complaints and recalls relative to its immediate neighbors, it represents a less attractive purchase option unless the price adequately reflects this higher risk.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

489

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine29

Power Train14

Air Bags,Unknown Or Other3

Exterior Lighting2

Unknown Or Other2

Forward Collision Avoidance1

Electrical System1

Unknown Or Other,Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V169000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And LinkagesReported 23/03/2016

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners…

12V065000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 21/02/2012

PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND… Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP LOCKING ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 489 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
40/26 4407	2026-06-30	Wheels	Wheel Bolt Replacement Requirement - Change from Wheel Bolts with Aluminum Washers to…
TSTR2636	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.031
TSTR2635	2026-06-29	Unknown Or Other	Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.030
20/26	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils (20/26)
19/26 1701	2026-06-25	Engine	Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils (19/26)

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R battery Engine oil filter 95510731300 Engine air filter 95811013000 Fuel filter 95862042100 Spark plug 95817022290

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 2011 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayenne get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.