- Engine / equipment
- Porsche Cayenne 92A (petrol, diesel and S E-Hybrid)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2017
- Symptoms
- A weak tensioner and stretched chain on the V6 petrol (it can jump and wreck the engine); VarioCamPlus phaser bolts that shear (piston–valve contact); engine cover seals; air suspension (bellows, compressor, control unit); oil leaks from engine, gearbox and AWD from the first service; brakes.
- Possible cause described
- Recalls: headlamp locking-plate spring (2010–2011), the pedal-box circlip, fuel lines on the EA825 engine (smell in the cabin) and NOx software.
- Check for the garage
- Listen to the chain when cold; check the campaigns by VIN; check leaks and the air suspension.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Porsche
V6 chain, VarioCam phaser and air suspension on the Cayenne II
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Listen to the chain when cold; check the campaigns by VIN; check leaks and the air suspension.
What are the symptoms?
A weak tensioner and stretched chain on the V6 petrol (it can jump and wreck the engine); VarioCamPlus phaser bolts that shear (piston–valve contact); engine cover seals; air suspension (bellows, compressor, control unit); oil leaks from engine, gearbox and AWD from the first service; brakes.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Porsche
- Engine / equipment
- Porsche Cayenne 92A (petrol, diesel and S E-Hybrid)
- Period mentioned
- 2010–2017
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Porsche Cayenne (92A)2010–2017
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