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Porsche Cayenne

23 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V533000·2024-07-16

    2024 Porsche Cayenne Front Suspension Control Arm May Crack and Fail

    Porsche is recalling 2,475 2024 Cayenne vehicles due to potentially cracked driver's side front upper control arms that may break and cause loss of steering control.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V271000·2021-04-21

    2021 Porsche Cayenne recalled for rear axle suspension defect

    Porsche is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne models because lock nuts on the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion, potentially causing loss of control and crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V735000·2019-10-16

    Porsche Recalls Cayenne and Panamera for Brake Warning Defect

    Porsche is recalling 2017-2020 Cayenne and Panamera vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to warn drivers when brake pads are worn out.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE, PANAMERA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V446000·2019-06-12

    Porsche Recalls Vehicles Due to Gear Selector Bushing Defect

    Porsche is recalling specific Cayenne and Panamera models because a degraded bushing may allow the driver to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE PANAMERA, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V576000·2017-09-20

    Porsche Recalls Cayenne Models Due to Fuel Pump Flange Crack Risk

    Porsche is recalling specific 2003-2006 Cayenne models because a fuel pump flange may crack, allowing fuel to leak and increasing fire risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V169000·2016-03-23

    Porsche Recalls Cayenne Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Pivot Pin Defect

    Porsche is recalling 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles because a missing circlip may allow the brake pedal to dislodge, potentially preventing the driver from braking.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V329000·2012-07-12

    Porsche Recalls 2011-2012 Cayenne and Panamera Turbo Models for Fire Risk

    Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne and Panamera Turbo models because a defective turbocharger part may fracture, causing oil to enter the exhaust system and increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE, PANAMERA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V896000·2025-12-19

    Porsche rearview camera image may not display when reversing

    Porsche is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, 911, Taycan and Panamera vehicles because the rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE TAYCAN, PANAMERA, CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V634000·2025-09-23

    Porsche Cayenne, Panamera fuel pump fasteners inadequately tightened

    Porsche is recalling certain 2024–2026 Cayenne and Panamera models because fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, creating a fuel leak risk and potential fire hazard.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE PANAMERA, CAYENNE, PANAMERA 4 E-HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V527000·2023-07-27

    2024 Porsche Cayenne Rear Lighting Control Software Defect Recall

    Certain 2024 Porsche Cayenne models may fail to illuminate rear hazard warning and parking lights when activated shortly after engine shutdown. This defect reduces vehicle visibility and increases crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE, CAYENNE COUPE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO GT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V656000·2022-08-30

    Porsche Recalls Vehicles for Missing Headlight Adjustment Caps

    Porsche is recalling 2001-2020 models because missing caps on headlight adjustment screws can cause improper alignment, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE TRANSSYBERIA, CAYENNE, PANAMERA, BOXSTER S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V040000·2022-01-28

    2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne Rear Axle Alignment Safety Recall

    Porsche is recalling 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles due to potential rear axle misalignment following prior repairs. The defect may cause premature tire wear and increase crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V493000·2021-06-30

    2021 Porsche Cayenne steering column screw defect may cause loss of control

    Porsche is recalling 2021 Cayenne vehicles because the screw connecting the steering column to the steering box may fail, potentially detaching the steering column and causing loss of vehicle control.

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    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V318000·2021-05-05

    2021 and 2020 Porsche Cayenne passenger airbag may fail to deploy

    Porsche is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cayenne models because the passenger seat heating element may not be installed, preventing proper airbag calibration and risking airbag deployment failure.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE redundant CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE E-HYBRID, CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE S
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V271000·2020-05-13

    Porsche Recalls 2020 Cayenne for Transmission Oil Pipe Weld Defect

    Porsche is recalling 2020 Cayenne vehicles because an insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause fluid leaks, potentially making roads slippery and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V112000·2019-02-20

    Porsche Recalls One 2019 Cayenne Turbo for Shock Absorber Defect

    Porsche is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo because shock absorber forks may allow the shock absorbers to loosen, potentially impairing steering.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V115000·2019-02-20

    Porsche Recalls 14,110 Vehicles for Missing Brake Pad Warning

    Porsche is recalling 14,110 vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to warn drivers when brake pads are worn out, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE PANAMERA, PANAMERA 4 HYBRID EXECUTI, PANAMERA TURBO S HYBRID S, PANAMERA 4 HYBRID SPORT T
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V844000·2018-11-28

    Porsche Recalls 2017-2018 Models Due to Ski Bag Strap Defect

    Porsche is recalling certain 2017-2018 Cayenne and Macan vehicles because the optional ski bag strap may tear, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE MACAN GTS, CAYENNE, MACAN, MACAN S
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V824000·2014-12-29

    Porsche Recalls 2015 Cayenne Vehicles for Suspension Alignment Defect

    Porsche is recalling specific 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles because incorrect suspension alignment may reduce vehicle handling and increase crash risk.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V506000·2013-10-17

    Porsche Recalls 2013-2014 Cayenne Models for Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy

    Porsche is recalling specific 2013-2014 Cayenne vehicles because the fuel gauge may display higher levels than actual, increasing the risk of stalling and crashes.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V065000·2012-02-21

    Porsche Recalls 2011-2012 Cayenne Models for Headlamp Detachment Risk

    Porsche is recalling 2011-2012 Cayenne models because headlamps may detach, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace locking assemblies free of charge.

    Product
    PORSCHE — PORSCHE CAYENNE S, CAYENNE, CAYENNE S HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • EA06005 Engineering Analysis · air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
  • PE05060 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2011 · engine 31 complaints, median 80,000 mi

Technical service bulletins

1,662 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.6/5 · 3 complaints
  • 2025: 4.8/5
  • 2024: 4.2/5 · 5 complaints
  • 2023: 4.5/5 · 5 complaints
  • 2022: 4.5/5 · 3 complaints

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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