1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Porsche dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Check your Cayenne by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Porsche has issued at least 684 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Read Porsche Cayenne owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The high-voltage battery pack in my 2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] , approximately 81,000 miles) has experienced a noticeable and progressive reduction in battery range and performance.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11735314
“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was charging, he observed that the protective sheath near the power outlet of the charging cable had possible electrical or fire damage. No warning lights were illuminated.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11576584
“Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile away. Front drive shaft had collapsed and fallen down, according to the mechanic.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11706265
“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Cayenne equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Latitude Sport, Tire Size: 295/35/R21, DOT Number: (N/A).”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11663218
“This is not accident related, but what appears to be a systemic issue related to Cayenne and Macan leather dashboards. The issue is related to delamination of the leather dash cover that can impede the safe deployment of the passenger airbag.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11620392
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2018 Porsche Cayenne is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Porsche dealer.