Porsche Cayenne Problems by Year

We compared every Porsche Cayenne model year from 2003–2026 using 506 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 27 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2019, 2014, 2020, 2016 and 2021, which drew far more complaints than other Cayenne years at the same age. The best years are 2022.

23model years
506complaints
27recalls
2019, 2014worst years
2022best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Porsche Cayenne. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
202652.5×1Collision AvoidanceFew
202551.8×2Collision AvoidanceAverage
202451.4×4HeadlightAverage
202351.4×1ElectricalAverage
20224−38%2Collision AvoidanceFew
2021212.4×5ElectricalCaution
2020242.6×4EngineCaution
2019463.7×6AirbagAvoid
2018131.3×1EngineAverage
2017181.2×2ElectricalAverage
2016402.5×2AirbagAvoid
201514−13%2EngineAverage
2014533.0×3TransmissionAvoid
2013402.1×3TransmissionAvoid
2012271.8×4TransmissionCaution
2011301.4×3EngineCaution
20101−87%2—Good
200915−53%2TransmissionGood
200827−20%3ElectricalAverage
200641−33%3Fuel SystemAverage
200532typical4Fuel SystemAverage
200438typical6TransmissionAverage
20032−80%2TransmissionGood

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

Most common Porsche Cayenne problems

Latest Porsche Cayenne recalls

Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera

NHTSA recall 25V-896 · Dec 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 25V-634 · Sep 23, 2025 · 177 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm

NHTSA recall 24V-533 · Jul 16, 2024 · 2,475 vehiclesDo not drive

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

Exterior lighting › Lighting control module › Software

NHTSA recall 23V-527 · Jul 27, 2023 · 2,934 vehicles

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit…

Remedy: Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243.

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.

All 27 Porsche Cayenne recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Porsche Cayenne should you avoid?

2019, 2014, 2020, 2016, 2021 and 2013 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Cayenne years at the same age, led by air bags problems in the 2019.

What is the best year for the Porsche Cayenne?

2022 has the fewest complaints compared with other Cayenne years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Porsche Cayenne problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the transmission & drivetrain (116), engine & cooling (89) and electrical system (83). Transmission complaints peak in the 2014 model year.

How many recalls has the Porsche Cayenne had?

27 recalls across 2003–2026. The model year with the most is 2004. See all Porsche Cayenne 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.