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Porsche Cayenne recalls and problems

27 recalls and 512 owner complaints for 23 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
27
Complaints
512
Crashes reported
13
Fires reported
5

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Porsche Cayenne by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 Cayenne150000
2025 Cayenne252000
2024 Cayenne450000
2023 Cayenne151010
2022 Cayenne240000
2021 Cayenne5210000
2020 Cayenne4241010
2019 Cayenne6501000
2018 Cayenne1130000
2017 Cayenne2191000
2016 Cayenne2400020
2015 Cayenne2141000
2014 Cayenne3540130
2013 Cayenne3400000
2012 Cayenne4270000
2011 Cayenne3301000
2010 Cayenne210000
2009 Cayenne2150000
2008 Cayenne3270000
2006 Cayenne3411112
2005 Cayenne4321110
2004 Cayenne6383200
2003 Cayenne220000

Most reported Porsche Cayenne problems

Problem areaReports
Power Train117
Unknown or Other94
Electrical System86
Engine77
Air Bags66
Fuel/Propulsion System63
Exterior Lighting36
Forward Collision Avoidance26
Vehicle Speed Control22
Service Brakes19

All Porsche Cayenne recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
25V-896Dec 19, 20252019–2025Back Over PreventionPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
25V-634Sep 23, 20252024–2026Fuel System, GasolinePorsche Cars North America, Inc.
24V-533Jul 16, 20242024Do not driveSuspensionPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
23V-527Jul 27, 20232024Exterior LightingPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
22V-656Aug 30, 20222003–2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2017Exterior LightingPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
22V-040Jan 28, 20222021–2022Suspension, TiresPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V-493Jun 30, 20212021SteeringPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V-318May 5, 20212020–2021Air Bags, SeatsPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V-271Apr 21, 20212021SuspensionPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
20V-271May 13, 20202020Power TrainPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
19V-735Oct 16, 20192019–2020Service Brakes, Electrical SystemPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
19V-446Jun 12, 20192004–2006, 2008–2010Power TrainPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
19V-111Feb 21, 20192019Back Over Prevention, VisibilityPorsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles.
19V-112Feb 20, 20192019SuspensionPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
19V-115Feb 20, 20192019Service Brakes, Electrical SystemPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
18V-844Nov 28, 20182017–2018EquipmentPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
18V-751Oct 24, 20182019Seat BeltsPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
17V-576Sep 20, 20172004–2006Fuel System, GasolinePorsche Cars North America, Inc.
16V-169Mar 23, 20162011–2016Service Brakes, HydraulicPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
14V-824Dec 29, 20142015SuspensionPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
13V-506Oct 17, 20132013–2014Electrical SystemPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
12V-329Jul 12, 20122012Engine and Engine CoolingPorsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles.
12V-065Feb 21, 20122011–2012Exterior LightingPorsche 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 detach…
08V-076Feb 20, 20082008Fuel System, GasolinePorsche is recalling 5,573 my 2008 cayenne v6 vehicles.
04V-593Dec 15, 20042003–2005Seat BeltsCertain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
04V-231May 17, 20042004Seat BeltsOn certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.
04V-071Feb 18, 20042004Power TrainCertain sport utility vehicles may have had a transfer case installed that could, due to changes in the housing casting, result in the oil pump rotation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Porsche Cayenne?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 Porsche Cayenne has the most reports (54). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 27 safety recalls covering Porsche Cayenne model years 2003–2006, 2008–2026.

What are the most common Porsche Cayenne problems?

Owners report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.