NHTSA Data Explorer

Porsche

Data refreshed September 4, 2026

Complaints

1,976

Active records

Recalls

158

Active records

TSBs

4,801

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

60

Crashes

89

Fires

41

Top reported issues — Porsche

Click a category to expand its values.

Condition issue

592

Operating state

504

Reporting mechanism

291

Fluid issue

281

Performance issue

206

Safety restraint issue

190

Engine behavior

162

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

131

Driver assistance issue

129

Braking behavior

126

Noise

118

Thermal issue

110

Vibration/harshness

99

Electrical issue

77

Lighting behavior

68

Steering behavior

60

Access/entry issue

56

Safety restraint behavior

50

HVAC behavior

49

Smell

44

Electrified system issue

43

Powering on/off behavior

38

Starting behavior

36

Infotainment behavior

26

Ride/handling behavior

20

Recent change

18

Wiper/washer behavior

9

Charging behavior

6

Communication/network issue

4

Most-reported Porsche models

Ranked by total record count. Sparkline shows the last 12 months. Click a model to view year-level data.

1

Cayenne

652

2

911

364

3

Taycan

272

4

Macan

256

5

Boxster

190

6

718 Boxster

170

7

Panamera

146

8

718 Cayman

47

9

Cayman

44

10

968

11

11

928

1

12

Carrera GT

1

Browse all Porsche models

All Porsche models with NHTSA records, listed alphabetically.

718 Boxster718 Cayman718 Spyder911928944968BoxsterCarrera GTCayenneCaymanMacanPanameraTaycan

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 PORSCHE MACAN

Filed Sep 1, 2026


Fuel smell filling the cabin due to cracked fuel pump. Likely associated with fuel pump cover recall notice (recall code AH06) Dealerships refused coverage.

2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side seat belt independently tightened and loosened. The emergency light illuminated, and a seat belt warning chime sounded continuously. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 31, 2026


On my 2021 Porsche Cayenne Base, which is equipped with the 3.0L V6 EA839 engine, I brought the vehicle to the dealership for a recall service. During inspection, the dealership found a leaking water pump and quoted $8,500 for repairs. There were no visible signs of a coolant leak on the ground, indicating an internal seal failure. My independent technician confirmed that coolant is leaking internally into the vacuum system. This EA839 engine architecture is shared across multiple Volkswagen…

2016 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 28, 2026


[XXX] the salesman at cars 4 your budget sold a 2016 Porsche VIN#[XXX] ON XXX to [XXX] DOBXXX. The vehicle's odometer was tampered with by [XXX] he had the miles rolled back by a friend of his. the customer has no idea this was done to the vehicle the miles were rolled back before the vehicle went to [XXX] auto auction were the vehicle went unsold [XXX] kept the vehicle and contiuned to drive it for persoal use before financing the vehicle to Mr. [XXX] for $19,000 ON XXX. [XXX] boss [XXX] Has…

2020 PORSCHE 911

Filed Aug 28, 2026


Loss of power due to Injectors failure on acceleration. A reproducible pattern on HWY merges or passes for example. This is an issue that has been identified and experienced by other Porsche 992/718 owners. Issue discussed in the following thread: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2025 PORSCHE MACAN

Filed Aug 27, 2026


The left usb-c port does not work and the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, the vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, Rear Visibility.

2011 PORSCHE PANAMERA

Filed Aug 26, 2026


Fire

The contact owned a 2011 Porsche Panamera. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel stiffened, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power, gray smoke entered the cabin, and all warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately parked and exited the vehicle. A fire originated from under the passenger side of the engine compartment. The fire was extinguished using a fire extinguisher. A police report and a fire department report were filed. No injuries were…

2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 26, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an unknown red warning message. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle was inspected. The dealer had not provided a diagnostic test information. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was…

2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 25, 2026


Over approximately the past month, the leather covering on the dashboard of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne has rapidly begun lifting, buckling, and separating across a substantial portion of the dashboard. The deformation has become increasingly pronounced in a short period of time despite normal use and careful maintenance of the vehicle. I am concerned that this may present a safety issue because the passenger airbag deploys through the dashboard area. The dashboard material is visibly distorted…

2018 PORSCHE MACAN

Filed Aug 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Macan. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor inside the vehicle, and the odor was coming from underneath the rear passenger’s seat. The contact raised the rear passenger’s seat and became aware that the cover of the fuel pump was wet. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to the possible safety risk. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V077000 (Fuel…

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Updated September 4, 2026. Refreshed nightly.