NHTSA Data Explorer

Porsche Cayenne

Data refreshed September 4, 2026

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Complaints

652

Active records

Recalls

0

Active records

TSBs

0

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

13

Crashes

19

Fires

8

Top reported issues — Porsche Cayenne

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Condition issue

208

Operating state

178

Reporting mechanism

94

Performance issue

80

Fluid issue

73

Noise

68

Vibration/harshness

65

Engine behavior

55

Driver assistance issue

49

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

49

Safety restraint issue

40

Braking behavior

29

Lighting behavior

29

Access/entry issue

27

Thermal issue

25

Smell

23

Electrical issue

17

Starting behavior

16

Steering behavior

15

Safety restraint behavior

13

Infotainment behavior

12

Electrified system issue

10

Recent change

10

Powering on/off behavior

8

Ride/handling behavior

6

HVAC behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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…

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…

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…

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…

2020 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 11, 2026


Nearly 25% of the total time I have owned this Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (146 out of 564 days), it has been non-functional and in the shop — roughly 1 out of every 4 days of ownership. I am a [XXX} with a [XXX] child, and I purchased this vehicle as a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Porsche — expecting the manufacturer's rigorous inspection and warranty to ensure reliability and safety. Instead, the first breakdown occurred within just 1 month of purchase, and the vehicle has since failed six…

2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 6, 2026


Battery completely discharged and the safety switch in the battery malfunctions and battery can not be charged again. There are many complaints seen online about the battery problems Porsche has. This strands the car and me the driver. The dealer and independent mechanics said the same. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the failure.

2020 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Aug 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the rear-view camera became inoperable while reversing and then turned on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to trade the vehicle due to the open recall. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the software update was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

2017 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Jul 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the vehicle was hacked. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's assistance safety features malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to swerve despite the driver's efforts to drive straight. Infotainment settings confirmed that the Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) system was engaged. Additionally, the message External Usage External Equipment External Drivers remove the features was displayed, and the…

2019 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Filed Jul 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera failed to provide a rear-view image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); and associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

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Updated September 4, 2026. Refreshed nightly.