2019 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · 45 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayenne years
Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne. That ranks 2nd out of 23 Cayenne model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.

Porsche Cayenne
Porsche Cayenne Electric Turbo in Stuttgart. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2019 Porsche Cayenne problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags11
Unknown or Other11
Electrical System10 · ~8,000 mi
Engine6
Power Train6
Exterior Lighting5 · ~5,000 mi
Service Brakes5 · ~12,000 mi
Back Over Prevention4 · ~75,500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control4 · ~5,000 mi
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags1124%———
Unknown or Other1124%———
Electrical System1022%8,000——
Engine613%———
Power Train613%———
Exterior Lighting511%5,000——
Service Brakes511%12,000——
Back Over Prevention49%75,500——
Vehicle Speed Control49%5,000——
Forward Collision Avoidance37%———
Lane Departure24%60,000——
Steering12%12,000——
Visibility/wiper12%———
Wheels12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 15 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 4202042021: 5202152022: 3202232023: 5202352024: 1202412025: 102025102026: 15202615

n = 45 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2019 Porsche Cayenne recalls (6)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraDec 19, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V896000 · 172,107 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

Service brakes; electrical system: instrument cluster/panelOct 16, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V735000 · 44,128 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:interiorFeb 21, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V111000 · 98 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

Risk: A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.

Suspension:front:shock absorberFeb 20, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V112000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.

Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA2.

Service brakes; electrical system: instrument cluster/panelFeb 20, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V115000 · 14,110 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.

Seat belts:rear/otherOct 24, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V751000 · 415 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Perelli scorpion Verde tires started showing sidewall degradation and pitting in 2003 or earlier – the earliest photos we have are dated 2003. The tires had to be replaced due to the degradation and we requested the tire shop to look into a warranty claim. The tire shop changed hands and we went…

Wheels · received Sep 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768000

The Waste Gate Arm has broken on my 2019 Cayenne. This is a widely known issue with Porsches. Feels like this needs a recall. It is absurd to me that the dealers want to replace the whole turbo unit at $7-9k when a simple weld can fix. I am 6 months out of the 7 year warranty but under the 70k…

Engine · received Sep 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766561

Complaint regarding a battery-monitoring/sensor issue, 2019 Porsche Cayenne and Porsche’s subsequent handling of the related repair. On May 22, 2023, at approximately 27,625 miles, my 2019 Porsche Cayenne was serviced by Fox Valley Porsche under Repair Order 103905. While driving a “battery…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766002

The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an unknown red warning message. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle was inspected. The dealer had not provided a diagnostic test information…

Back Over Prevention · received Aug 26, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11759710

The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera failed to provide a rear-view image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); and associated the failure with…

Back Over Prevention · received Jul 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2019 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 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.