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Porsche Cayenne Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns across the Porsche Cayenne, 2003–2026. Owners have filed 608 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most (53) and the 2007 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls32campaignsCovering 2003–2026 model yearsSource: NHTSA Complaints608filedOwner reports across 24 model yearsSource: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy19mpg combined2026 model, best configurationSource: EPA

Porsche Cayenne complaints by model year

608 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

447 433 340 353 314 240 217 113 645 425 521 24 15 45 25 14
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
201147 201233 201340 201453 201514 201640 201717 201813 201945 202025 202121 20224 20235 20245 20255 20264
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2007 · 1 complaints
  • 2010 · 1 complaints
  • 2018 · 13 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2014 · 53 complaints
  • 2011 · 47 complaints
  • 2019 · 45 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Porsche Cayenne owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Electrical system 63105612111
Unknown or other 43117513200
Air bags 22113410000
Engine 3367300000
Forward collision avoidance 0131201144
Power train 1165200001
Service brakes 1055201010
Exterior lighting 4150000200

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Porsche Cayenne recalls (32)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Cayenne model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Porsche Cayenne
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
25V896000Dec 19, 2025Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 1112019–202547.2%
25V634000Sep 23, 2025High Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak and Cause a Fire2024, 2025, 202652%
24V533000Jul 16, 2024Front Axle Control Arm May Break202452.9%
23V527000Jul 27, 2023Hazard Warning Lights May Fail/FMVSS 108202499.4%
22V656000Aug 30, 2022Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 1082003–201732.7%
22V040000Jan 28, 2022Rear Axle May Be Misaligned2021, 202299.4%
21V493000Jun 30, 2021Steering Column Can Detach202170.4%
21V318000May 5, 2021Missing Seat Heater May Prevent Air Bag Deployment2020, 202196.3%
21V271000Apr 21, 2021Rear Axle Lock Nuts May Break202198.2%
20V271000May 13, 2020Transmission Oil Pipe May Leak202098.1%
19V735000Oct 16, 2019No Visual Warning of Brake Pad Wear/FMVSS 1352019, 202093.5%
19V446000Jun 12, 2019Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable2003–201038.3%
19V111000Feb 21, 2019Delayed Camera Display/FMVSS 111201991.8%
19V112000Feb 20, 2019Shock Absorbers may Loosen2019100%
19V115000Feb 20, 2019No Visual Warning of Brake Pad Wear/FMVSS 135201985.4%

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Fuel economy by model year

201316–23 mpg
201415–23 mpg
201517–23 mpg
201616–24 mpg
201717–22 mpg
201817–22 mpg
201917–21 mpg
202017–21 mpg
202117–21 mpg
202216–21 mpg
202316–19 mpg
202417–19 mpg
202517–22 mpg
202617–19 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

2026 Porsche Cayenne report4 complaints · 1 campaigns →2025 Porsche Cayenne report5 complaints · 2 campaigns →2024 Porsche Cayenne report5 complaints · 4 campaigns →Every Porsche modelPorsche models →

Porsche Cayenne FAQ

How many recalls has the Porsche Cayenne had?

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns that cover at least one Porsche Cayenne model year from 2003 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Porsche Cayenne year has the most complaints?

Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2014 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (53) and the 2007 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Porsche Cayenne problems?

Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, unknown or other, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Porsche Cayenne get?

EPA rates the 2026 Porsche Cayenne at 17 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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