Porsche Cayenne Problems by Year
NHTSA has 504 owner complaints and 27 safety recalls on file for the Porsche Cayenne, across 23 model years (2003–2026). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (53). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Porsche Cayenne years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cayenne year: 2006, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 Cayenne: 53 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2019 Cayenne: 45 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2006 Cayenne: 41 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2010 Cayenne: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2003 Cayenne: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2022 Cayenne: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Porsche Cayenne problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 116 | 18 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 82 | 21 | 3 |
| Engine | 77 | 15 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 65 | 15 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 63 | 16 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 | 13 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 12 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Porsche Cayenne model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne | 4 | 1 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2025 Cayenne | 5 | 2 | — | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2024 Cayenne | 5 | 4 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2023 Cayenne | 5 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2022 Cayenne | 4 | 2 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2021 Cayenne | 21 | 5 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2020 Cayenne | 24 | 4 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2019 Cayenne | 45 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2018 Cayenne | 13 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Cayenne | 18 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Cayenne | 40 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2015 Cayenne | 14 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Cayenne | 53 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 Cayenne | 40 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Cayenne | 27 | 4 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2011 Cayenne | 30 | 3 | — | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2010 Cayenne | 1 | 2 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2009 Cayenne | 15 | 2 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Cayenne | 27 | 3 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Cayenne | 41 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Cayenne | 32 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 Cayenne | 38 | 6 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Cayenne | 2 | 2 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Cayenne years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (41), 2013 (40), 2014 (53), 2016 (40), 2019 (45) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Cayenne year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Porsche Cayenne?
Power Train, with 116 complaints across 18 model years.
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?
27 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.