27 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Porsche Cayenne, across model years 2003–2026. 1 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Porsche dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Cayenne by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Porsche Cayenne model years, the 2019 has the most recalls (8); the 2011 drew the most owner complaints (62).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Porsche Cayenne model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | no data |
| 2004 | 2 | no data |
| 2005 | 2 | no data |
| 2006 | 2 | no data |
| 2007 | 0 | no data |
| 2008 | 2 | no data |
| 2009 | 2 | no data |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 | 62 |
| 2012 | 5 | 36 |
| 2013 | 3 | 40 |
| 2014 | 3 | 53 |
| 2015 | 3 | 15 |
| 2016 | 2 | 40 |
| 2017 | 2 | 18 |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 | 8 | 45 |
| 2020 | 6 | 25 |
| 2021 | 7 | 21 |
| 2022 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 4 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Porsche recalls 2020 Cayenne models with rearview camera that may not display properly, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software by contacting dealers.
Porsche recalls certain 2024-2026 Panamera models due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire. Owners must have their vehicles inspected by dealers for free.
Porsche is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles with a potential front axle control arm crack that could cause sudden loss of steering control. Owners must contact Porsche for free replacement of the driver side left upper control arm.
Porsche recalls 2020 Cayenne E-Hybrid vehicles with a risk of fire from overheating 220V/240V charging cables. Owners must use only 110V home cables or public stations and receive free replacement cables with temperature sensors.
Porsche is recalling 2024 Cayenne models with rear hazard and parking lights that may not turn on after shutdown, risking reduced visibility and crashes. Owners must update software by September 26, 2023.
When the Porsche Cayenne recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA about the Porsche Cayenne; the most reported area is power train. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Porsche Cayenne complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 27 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Porsche Cayenne, covering model years 2003–2026. The most recent was issued Dec 19, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Suspension (5), Electrical System (4), Exterior Lighting (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
1 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Porsche dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Porsche to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Porsche dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.