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2006 Porsche Cayenne

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Cayenne.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2006 Porsche Cayenne is an SUV equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission and rated by the EPA at 14 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 15 mpg combined, reflecting the fuel demands of its class and performance orientation. During this model year, the vehicle accumulated 55 owner complaints, with issues centered on the fuel and propulsion system, and it was subject to three recalls. Within the broader Cayenne model history spanning 2003 to 2026, 2006's complaint volume sits between the peak of 101 complaints recorded in 2004 and the low of just 1 complaint in 2010, indicating a period of moderate reliability performance relative to the model's lifecycle.

Model year2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2006

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque118 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/18/15 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 · 640 CCA battery, TERM low-beam bulbs, OE oil filter 0PB115499A. 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 · 640 CCAOEM · verified

Low beam bulbTERMOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	0PB115499A alt 95510731300
Engine air filter	95511013110
Spark plug	99917022190 alt 95517021990
Battery	V04015001MD alt 99961109520
Front wiper blades	95562893904
Serpentine belt	99919238050 alt 95510293300
Thermostat	95510611900 alt 95510611300
Cabin air filter	95581963100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	188.6 in
Overall width	76 in
Overall height	66.9 in
Wheelbase	112.6 in
Curb weight	4762 lb
Track (front / rear)	64.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 18 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or 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.

4.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2006 Turbo S V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	Turbo S V8 4.5L Twin-Turbo V8	4.90 sec	13.50 sec	520 hp	AWD
2005	Turbo V8 4.5L Twin-Turbo V8	5.10 sec	13.60 sec	450 hp	AWD
2005	S V8 4.5L V8	6.60 sec	15.00 sec	340 hp	AWD
2005	Tiptronic 3.2L V6	8.80 sec	16.70 sec	247 hp	AWD
2004	S V8 4.5L V8	7.30 sec	15.40 sec	340 hp	AWD
2004	S V8 4.5L V8	7.50 sec	15.41 sec	340 hp	AWD
2008	Turbo V8 4.8L Twin-Turbo V8	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	500 hp	AWD
2008	GTS V8 4.8L V8	5.70 sec	14.20 sec	405 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 oil drain plug to 37.0 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	2.1 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.5 Pints,
Engine Coolant	FILLED WITH PORSCHE LIFTIME COOLANT
Manual Transmission Fluid	Porsche part number 00004330338
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	1.9

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	30.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	37.0 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
Spark Plug Gap	0.063 in
Spark Plug Gap	0.063 in
Spark Plug Torque	19.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Standard BCI Group Number	94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	640 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 4 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	37.0 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees	90 degrees
4	90 degrees	90 degrees

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	90 degrees	90 degrees

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; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
At 20,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect)
At 40,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 40,000 mi	Body Lock Cylinders (lubricate) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Belt (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Final Drive (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 144,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)

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 2006 Porsche Cayenne sits on the declining side of an early-model reliability spike, with 55 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation, and 384 TSBs—well below the 2004 peak of 101 complaints and 9 recalls, though slightly above 2005’s 42 complaints and matching 2008’s 3 recalls. The surrounding 2005–2010 window shows a clear cooling trend: complaints drop from 42 in 2005 to 15 by 2009 and just 1 in 2010, while recalls and investigations also trend downward before a later rise in 2011–2012. The 2006 model’s top reported areas—Fuel/Propulsion System (13), Engine & Engine Cooling (8), Power Train (7), and Fuel System, Gasoline (5)—represent the bulk of owner feedback, but the federal data does not specify root causes; the 2 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaints are likewise recorded without explanation. Relative to this arc, 2006 is a transitional year: better than the problematic 2004 launch peak but not yet as quiet as 2009–2010. That makes a well-maintained, recall-cleared 2006 Cayenne a cautiously acceptable used buy, provided prospective owners verify completion of all three recalls and review service records for fuel-system and engine-cooling work.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

384

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’03 ’04 ’05’06’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 55 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System13

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Power Train7

Fuel System, Gasoline5

Exterior Lighting3

Air Bags3

Fuel System, Gasoline,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Unknown Or Other2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V446000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 12/06/2019

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The…

17V576000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 20/09/2017

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles… Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter flanges with new filter flanges that have a protective film, free of charge. The recall began July 6, 2018…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 384 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 TERM low-beam bulb Engine oil filter 0PB115499A Engine air filter 95511013110 Spark plug 99917022190 Battery V04015001MD

Reference guides

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

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2006 Cayenne have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Cayenne get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined mpg.