Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid model year from 2011–2012 using 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Cayenne S Hybrid year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
2complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2011201211
Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20121—3EngineFew
20111—3—Few

* Complaints compared with the median Cayenne S Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid problems

  • Other / not specified
    150%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2012
    150%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2012
    150%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2012
    150%

Latest Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 22V-656 · Aug 30, 2022 · 222,858 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

NHTSA recall 15V-016 · Jan 20, 2015 · 1,368 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Exterior lighting › Headlights

NHTSA recall 12V-065 · Feb 21, 2012 · 20,278 vehicles

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne s hybrid, and cayenne turbo vehicles manufactured from March 8, 2010, through January 31, 2012 because the headlamps May come loose and detach from the fender.

Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlamp locking assemblies, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 9, 2012. Owners May contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

All 3 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid should you avoid?

None of the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (1), fuel & propulsion system (1) and speed control & acceleration (1). Engine complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

How many recalls has the Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid had?

3 recalls across 2011–2012. The model year with the most is 2011. See all Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.