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Porsche Cayenne recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns and 499 owner complaints for the Porsche Cayenne, covering model years 2003 to 2026. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (53), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 27 recall campaigns on file
  • 499 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 23 model years with data (2003–2026)
  • most complaints: 2014 (53 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (116 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V896000 (reported Dec 19, 2025)
  • 12 complaints reporting a crash (2.4%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a fire (1.0%)
  • 7 complaints reporting an injury (1.4%)
  • 1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year

23 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 53 of 499, or 10.6%. Next come 2019 (44) and 2006 (41). The fewest are for 2010, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Porsche Cayenne owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2003–2026Column chart of 499 complaints across 24 model years. The highest is 2014 with 53. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2003: 2 complaints220032004: 38 complaints3820042005: 32 complaints3220052006: 41 complaints4120062007: 0 complaints20072008: 27 complaints2720082009: 15 complaints1520092010: 1 complaint120102011: 30 complaints3020112012: 27 complaints2720122013: 40 complaints4020132014: 53 complaints5320142015: 13 complaints1320152016: 40 complaints4020162017: 17 complaints1720172018: 13 complaints1320182019: 44 complaints4420192020: 24 complaints2420202021: 21 complaints2120212022: 3 complaints320222023: 5 complaints520232024: 5 complaints520242025: 5 complaints520252026: 3 complaints32026
Show the figures for all 23 model years
Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200320000
2004383200
2005321110
2006411111
2008270000
2009150000
201010000
2011301000
2012270000
2013400000
2014530120
2015130000
2016400010
2017171000
2018130000
2019441000
2020241010
2021210000
202230000
202351010
202450000
202552000
202630000
All model years49912571

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Porsche Cayenne components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 116 complaints (23.2% of all 499), followed by Electrical System (80) and Engine (77).

Components named most often in Porsche Cayenne complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Porsche Cayenne complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train11623.2%
Unknown or Other9118.2%
Electrical System8016.0%
Engine7715.4%
Air Bags6412.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System6312.6%
Exterior Lighting367.2%
Service Brakes204.0%
Vehicle Speed Control204.0%
Fuel System, Gasoline193.8%
Forward Collision Avoidance183.6%
Structure142.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling122.4%
Back Over Prevention102.0%
Steering102.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Porsche Cayenne recalls

27 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Cayenne, newest first. The 27 campaigns cover model years 2003 to 2026. The 2004 and 2019 model years appear in the most campaigns (6 each).

  • 27 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Porsche Cayenne recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2003: 2 campaigns2004: 6 campaigns2005: 4 campaigns2006: 3 campaigns2007: no campaigns2008: 3 campaigns2009: 2 campaigns
2010: 2 campaigns2011: 3 campaigns2012: 4 campaigns2013: 3 campaigns2014: 3 campaigns2015: 2 campaigns2016: 2 campaigns2017: 2 campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 6 campaigns
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 5 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns2023: 1 campaign2024: 4 campaigns2025: 2 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V896000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2019–2025

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V634000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2024–2026

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V533000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Arm

    Model year 2024

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.

    Consequence:
    A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB2.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V527000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module › Software

    Model year 2024

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V656000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2003–2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2017

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Consequence:
    Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 22V040000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear; Tires

    Model years 2021–2022

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.

    Consequence:
    Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V493000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model year 2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles. The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.

    Consequence:
    A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 21V318000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

    Model years 2020–2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

    Consequence:
    The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 21V271000

    Reported

    Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly

    Model year 2021

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.

    Consequence:
    A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 20V271000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines

    Model year 2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

    Consequence:
    If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Show 17 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 19V735000

    Reported

    Service Brakes; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model years 2019–2020

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

    Consequence:
    If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 19V446000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

    Model years 2004–2006, 2008–2010

    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, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.

    Consequence:
    If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 19V111000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior

    Model year 2019

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

    Consequence:
    A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 19V115000

    Reported

    Service Brakes; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model year 2019

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

    Consequence:
    If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 19V112000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber

    Model year 2019

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.

    Consequence:
    Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA2.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 18V844000

    Reported

    Equipment

    Model years 2017–2018

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 18V751000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2019

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

    Consequence:
    If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 17V576000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2004–2006

    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 have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
    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. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH10.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 16V169000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

    Model years 2011–2016

    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 pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

    Consequence:
    If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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 may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 14V824000

    Reported

    Suspension

    Model year 2015

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles manufactured November 26, 2014, to November 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specified torque.

    Consequence:
    If the suspension alignment was incorrectly performed, vehicle handling could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will perform a front and rear suspension alignment, and check the screw connections for the proper torque, retightening as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification date. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF04.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  11. NHTSA campaign 13V506000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

    Model years 2013–2014

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.

    Consequence:
    The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  12. NHTSA campaign 12V329000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger

    Model year 2012

    Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 panamera turbo, 2012 panamera turbo s, and 2012 cayenne turbo vehicles. The turbine wheel of a turbocharger may fracture due to a casting defect. If a fracture occurs, vehicle performance will be decreased and the turbine shaft may fracture.

    Consequence:
    If the shaft fractures, oil may be drawn into the exhaust system, resulting in smoke and the increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbine wheels, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  13. NHTSA campaign 12V065000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights

    Model years 2011–2012

    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 detach from the fender.

    Consequence:
    A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.
    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 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  14. NHTSA campaign 08V076000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2008

    Porsche is recalling 5,573 MY 2008 cayenne V6 vehicles. A fuel line in the plenum panel area may contact the rear engine compartment cover. Relative movements of the engine while driving may cause knocking noises and chafing on the fuel line. A fuel leak may develop.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reroute the fuel line and install an additional spacer ring free of charge. The recall began on February 15, 2008. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  15. NHTSA campaign 04V593000

    Reported

    Seat Belts

    Model years 2003–2005

    Certain passenger cars fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "occupant crash protection." All three rear seat positions and the front passenger position are equipped with seat belt retractors that have a locking feature which converts the retractor from an emergency locking retractor (elr) mode to an automatic locking retractor (alr) mode for the purposes of child restraint installation. The belt may deactivate the alr mode with certain child restraints.

    Consequence:
    When involved in a crash, the child restraints may not be properly secured increasing the risk of injury or death to the seat occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will permanently install a clip in either of the affected rear outboard seat belts and provide an owner's manual insert. The clips will prevent unwarranted conversion from alr to elr mode with child seat installation. The recall began May 17, 2005. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  16. NHTSA campaign 04V231000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Rear/Other

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, the rear seat belt latch attachment bolt is insufficient riveted.

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the belt buckle latch and, if necessary, replace the latch. Owner notification began on June 1, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

  17. NHTSA campaign 04V071000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2004

    Certain 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. Should this occur, oil starvation of the internal gears might result.

    Consequence:
    Continued operation of the vehicle could result in a fracture of the transfer case housing. Incorrect torque would then be applied to the driven wheels or oil could leak and contact the tires.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the transfer case housing and, if necessary, replace the transfer case. Owner notification began on May 3, 2004. Owners should contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

    Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Porsche Cayenne questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 27 vehicle recall campaigns for the Porsche Cayenne, covering model years 2003 to 2026. The most recent, 25V896000, was reported on December 19, 2025 and is filed under “Back over prevention”. The 2004 and 2019 model years are covered by the most campaigns (6 each).

Which Porsche Cayenne model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 53 of the 499 complaints in NHTSA’s file (10.6%). The next are 2019 (44) and 2006 (41). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Porsche Cayenne complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 116 complaints, or 23.2% of all 499. Electrical System (80) and Engine (77) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Porsche Cayenne?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Porsche dealer.

How many Porsche Cayenne complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 499 complaints, 12 report a crash, 5 a fire, 7 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.