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Porsche is recalling 142 vehicles equipped with optional ski bags because the fastening straps may have been manufactured with the wrong thread.
keep reading article "Optional Ski Bag Accessory Can Fall Off"CEO Oliver Blume told German media that diesel technology has a place in transportation, but the automaker has went through too much even though Porsche didn't begin using diesel engines until about 10 years ago.
Instead, Porsche plans to invest billions of dollars into electric and make half their fleet at least partial-EV by 2025.
keep reading article "Porsche Bails on Diesel Market After Dieselgate Beating"From David Woods on CarComplaints.com A driver will probably notice the problem due to a smell of fuel, and while gas hitting an ignition source is never a good thing, Porsche says no incidents have been reported.
Well, that is unless you count people slamming their heads on fuel pumps while filling up for the 3rd time in a week. The recalled vehicles were built between 03/04/2017 and 04/14/2017.
keep reading article "51,500 Macans with Leaking Fuel Pumps Recalled"As in, their engines can leak gas, spark a flame, and turn into one of the world's most expensive bonfires. What did you think I meant?
Porsche is recalling about 4,100 cars because the fuel collection pipes' fastening screws can shear off and lead to gas leaks. While there haven't been any fires yet, Porsche knows it's only a matter of time. The recall affects 37 engine types:
"The recalled replacement engines are 2.0L, 2.5L, 3.0L LP and 3.0L HP engines with part numbers 9A2100920 X, 9A2100925 X, 9A2100927AX, 9A2100930 X and 9A2100930AX."
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keep reading article "Recall for Gas Leaks and Engine Fires"While some Touareg and Q7 owners will be eligible for buyback options, owners and lessees of 2013-2016 vehicles will be getting a fix that VW says won't affect the performance of their cars. But that's not all they're getting:
"Once the repairs are approved, owners and lessees will keep their vehicles and each receive compensation ranging from $8,539 to $17,614. Former owners of the newer cars will each receive $4,269 to $8,807 in compensation."
Hot dang, even if you don't even own a Porsche Cayenne TDI anymore you may be eligible for significant financial payout. And if you're leasing one, you'll soon be getting a check and the option to get out of your lease early. There's more details on CarComplaints.com.
keep reading article "New Settlement Details for 3.0L Cayenne Diesel Owners"Even an $850,000 car gets recalled from time to time. Guess next time you'll have to pony up some serious cash if you want parts that don't just fall apart.
keep reading article "Lower Control Arm Recall for the 918 Spyder"There are still some details to be ironed out and the agreement won't be final until it's approved by the court.
keep reading article "3-liter Diesel Settlement Reached""VW has agreed to recall about 63,000 model year 2013-2016 Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen 3-liter V6 vehicles to fix the emissions systems, dependent on if regulators approve the recall modifications. If the automaker cannot fix the vehicles, a buyback offer will be made and leases will be terminated."
The missing clip can cause the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge. From there, a driver will need to find unique methods of applying the brakes without a brake pedal.
The c-clip stands for circlip, but I'm thinking it could also stand for crap. As in, "ahh, crap --- my brake pedal just fell off."
keep reading article "Dislodged Brake Pedals"Porsche is recalling nearly 59k 2015-2016 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles after customers complained that gas was leaking inside the engine. Porsche says the recall is "purely precautionary" and hasn't released any information about specific build dates or when the recall will begin.
Porsche says they will notify owners soon. In the meantime, I'd suggest not parking inside a closed structure or near a fireworks shop.
keep reading article "Certain Macans Recalled for Busted Fuel Lines"But for some owners who chose beige, that's exactly what's happening. The light-colored dashboard is apparently creating a glare on the windshield that's so intense, some say the car becomes very difficult to drive.
Two California residents were tired of their Porsche's glare and filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of California Los Angeles County. The lawsuit says:
"The glare and reflection from the windshield is a safety risk that Porsche fails to mention when selling the cars."
Porsche, in the least shocking response of the century, doesn't think the case has any merit.
"All automotive windshields are made of transparent glass and are therefore reflective.”
Science! The automaker went on to say the plaintiffs didn't give a date when they first noticed the problem, or if the problem actually prevented them from using their cars.
keep reading article "Are Porsche's Beige Interiors Blinding Drivers?"The best way to find out what's wrong with a vehicle is from the people who drive them. Not only do owner complaints help us rank vehicles by reliability, but they're often used to spark class-action lawsuits and warranty extensions. Plus, they're a great way to vent.