Recalls
4campaigns
1 rear camera · 1 air bag · 1 power train
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
25filed
Owner reports, 2016–2025 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
10 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V896000
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Missing Seat Heater May Prevent Air Bag Deployment
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.
- Consequence
- The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.
96.3% repairedof 136 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 21V318000
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Transmission Oil Pipe May Leak
Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
- Consequence
- If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.
98.1% repairedof 1,805 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 20V271000
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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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Owner complaints (25)
25 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 28% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 28% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 20% |
| Power train | 5 | 20% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 20% |
| Air bags | 3 | 12% |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 8% |
| Seat belts | 2 | 8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4% |
How 2020 compares with other Cayenne years
Best and worst Cayenne years →201640
201717
201813
201945
202025
202121
20224
20235
20245
20255
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 |
This year (2020)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
20
city
22
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 293 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 | 20 / 22 / 21 | $3,900 | 293 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 20 / 22 / 21 | $3,900 | 293 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 432 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 20 | $4,100 | 448 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 23 / 20 | $4,100 | 437 |
| 2.9 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 460 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $4,550 | 362 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 20 / 18 | $4,550 | 362 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $4,850 | 529 |
| 4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $4,850 | 535 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Cayenne have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 25V896000 (rear camera), 21V318000 (air bag), 20V271000 (power train), 19V735000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Porsche Cayenne problems?
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (7), Unknown or other (7), Electrical system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Porsche Cayenne get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 22 highway and 21 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2020 Cayenne compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Porsche Cayenne model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (13) and the 2019 the most (45). The 2020 drew 25. 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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