2018 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cayenne years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. That ranks 16th out of 23 Cayenne model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 23%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Porsche Cayenne problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 23% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 23% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 15% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 8% | 15,944 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 8% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Porsche Cayenne recalls (1)
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Equipment
Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. On February 20, 2026, Porsche White Plains (an authorized Porsche dealer) performed an inspection…
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Cayenne equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Latitude Sport, Tire Size: 295/35/R21, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passengerâs side of the vehicle, and the front…
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. Many cars are affected and the repair can be a…
The Porsche Cayenne that equipped with leather dashboard are peeling off over the time. If the vehicle in an accident, the airbag on the passenger side dashboard may not deploy correctly. I am finding many cayenne owners are having this issue. I really hope NTSB can issue a recall.
Other Porsche Cayenne years
← 2017 Cayenne · 2019 Cayenne →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cayenne | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Cayenne | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Cayenne | 5 | 4 |
| 2023 Cayenne | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Cayenne | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Cayenne | 21 | 5 |
| 2020 Cayenne | 24 | 4 |
| 2019 Cayenne | 45 | 6 |
| 2018 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017 Cayenne | 18 | 2 |
| 2016 Cayenne | 40 | 2 |
| 2015 Cayenne | 14 | 2 |
| 2014 Cayenne | 53 | 3 |
| 2013 Cayenne | 40 | 3 |
| 2012 Cayenne | 27 | 4 |
| 2011 Cayenne | 30 | 3 |
| 2010 Cayenne | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Cayenne | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 Cayenne | 27 | 3 |
| 2006 Cayenne | 41 | 3 |
| 2005 Cayenne | 32 | 4 |
| 2004 Cayenne | 38 | 6 |
| 2003 Cayenne | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Porsche Cayenne a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cayenne model years, the 2018 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.