15 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
When you shift into reverse, the backup camera picture may not appear on the screen. That leaves you backing up using only your mirrors and your own look over your shoulder, which makes it easier to miss a child, a pet or an object behind you. Federal rules require that image to show. Porsche dealers will load updated driver assistance software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026.
The bolts holding the high-pressure fuel pump in place may not have been tightened enough at the factory. If they are loose, gasoline can leak out inside the engine compartment. Fuel leaking near something hot or a spark can catch fire. A dealer will check the connections and tighten them, and will replace the fuel pump and fuel lines if those parts need it. All of this is done at no cost.
A metal suspension part that holds the driver's side front wheel in place — the upper control arm — may have been installed with cracks in it. If that part breaks while you are driving, the wheel can move out of position and you can suddenly lose the ability to steer the car. Porsche says owners should not drive these vehicles. A dealer will replace the cracked part with a new one at no cost to you.
⚠ NHTSA advises: do not drive this vehicle until repaired.
On certain 2024 Cayenne models, the hazard flashers and parking lights may fail to light up after you shut the car off. It happens only if you switch them on within about ten seconds of the car's main control unit powering down. That does not meet the federal rule for vehicle lighting, and a parked or stopped Cayenne could be harder for other drivers to see. Dealers update the control unit software free of charge.
Your Cayenne had work done under an earlier recall. After that repair, the shop was supposed to check that the rear wheels were pointed correctly — the alignment. On some cars, that check was skipped. Rear wheels that are even slightly off can scrub the tires, wearing them out early or in uneven patches. Worn tires grip the road less well. The dealer will measure the rear alignment, adjust it if needed, and replace any tires already damaged.
The bolt that holds the steering column to the steering gear may come loose or break. If it fails, the steering column can come apart and you could lose the ability to steer the car. This affects certain 2021 Cayenne models. The fix itself is quick: a dealer installs a new screw at no cost to you. Porsche mailed letters to owners on August 24, 2021, and the repair is free.
The front passenger seat in these Cayennes was built without a heating element in the seat back. That missing part can throw off the system that senses whether someone is sitting in the passenger seat and how big they are. Because the car may misjudge the passenger, the front passenger airbag may not go off in a crash. The seat otherwise looks and works normally, so there is no sign anything is missing.
The lock nut that holds part of the rear suspension in place on certain 2021 Cayenne models, including S, Turbo, GTS and Coupe versions, can corrode under stress and break. If it breaks, the rear wheels can fall out of alignment while you are driving, and the driver can lose control of the vehicle. Porsche dealers will replace the lock nuts. Owners began getting letters in June 2021, and the work is free.
The pipe that carries automatic transmission fluid on these Cayennes may have been welded poorly at one joint. That faulty weld can allow transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. Fluid dripping onto the pavement as you drive can leave a slick spot on the road, which can cause a vehicle to lose traction. Porsche dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and install a replacement if they find a problem.
The display behind your steering wheel is supposed to light up a warning when your brake pads wear down. On these cars, that warning may never appear. Federal rules require the car to tell you, so these vehicles do not meet the standard. Without the alert, your pads can wear out without you knowing, and the brakes may not stop the car the way you expect. A dealer will reprogram the display for free.
Certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne and Cayenne S models have a software problem that makes the backup camera picture slow to appear or slow to react on the dashboard screen. When you shift into reverse, you may not see what is behind the vehicle right away. That means you could start backing up without a clear view of a child, a pet, or an object behind you. A dealer will load updated software to fix how quickly the camera image shows up.
Brake pads wear down over time and have to be replaced. These Porsches are supposed to show a warning in the instrument display when the pads are worn out, but that warning may never appear. Without it, you could keep driving on worn pads and only find out when the brakes do not slow the car the way you expect, which could leave you unable to stop in time or in control of the car. The dealer updates the instrument display software for free.
This recall covers a single 2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo. The forks that hold the front shock absorbers in place may let the shocks work loose. The shock absorbers are part of what keeps the wheels steady against the road, so if they come loose, the car may not steer the way you expect. Only one vehicle is affected, so almost no owner will be involved, but a VIN check will confirm it. Porsche will replace the shock absorber forks free of charge.
These vehicles were ordered with the optional ski bag, the long bag that lets you carry skis through the rear seat. The strap that holds the bag in place was sewn with the wrong thread, so the seams on that strap can tear. If that happens, the ski bag is no longer held down and could come loose during a crash and injure someone inside the vehicle. Dealers will replace the ski bag at no charge.
The buckle for the rear passenger-side seat belt may break when it is pulled hard, such as in a crash. It works normally otherwise, so there is no warning sign while you drive. If it breaks during a crash, whoever is sitting in that seat would not be held in place and could be hurt worse. Porsche also says these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rules for seat belt assemblies.
Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Porsche Cayenne. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: