Recalls
6campaigns
2 brake · 1 rear camera · 1 visibility
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
45filed
Owner reports, 2015–2024 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
21mpg combined
$3,110/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
47.2% repairedof 172,107 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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No Visual Warning of Brake Pad Wear/FMVSS 135
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
93.5% repairedof 44,128 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V735000
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Delayed Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
91.8% repairedof 98 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V111000
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Shock Absorbers may Loosen
Suspension · front · shock absorber
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
100% repairedof 1 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V112000
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No Visual Warning of Brake Pad Wear/FMVSS 135
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
85.4% repairedof 14,110 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt May Not Restrain Occupant/FMVSS 209
Seat belts · rear/other
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
93.7% repairedof 415 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (45)
45 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 24.4% |
| Unknown or other | 11 | 24.4% |
| Electrical system | 10 | 22.2% |
| Engine | 6 | 13.3% |
| Power train | 6 | 13.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 11.1% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 11.1% |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 8.9% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 8.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 6.7% |
How 2019 compares with other Cayenne years
Best and worst Cayenne years →201514
201640
201717
201813
201945
202025
202121
20224
20235
20245
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | 3 |
| 2016 | 40 | 2 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2019 | 45 | 6 |
| 2020 | 25 | 4 |
| 2021 | 21 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 |
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 21 mpg combined
21
mpg combined
19
city
23
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 427 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,110per year
$259per month
714gallons a year
Miles ÷ 21 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 21 | $3,900 | 427 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 22 / 21 | $3,900 | 284 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 442 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $4,850 | 529 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Porsche Cayenne FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 25V896000 (rear camera), 19V735000 (brake), 19V111000 (visibility), 19V112000 (suspension), 19V115000 (brake), 18V751000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Porsche Cayenne problems?
Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (11), Unknown or other (11), Electrical system (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 19 city, 23 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2019 Cayenne compare with other years?
Among the 2015–2021 Porsche Cayenne model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2019 the most (45). The 2019 drew 45. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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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