2022 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 3, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayenne years
Not enough data 20th of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Porsche Cayenne. That ranks 20th out of 23 Cayenne model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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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 2022 Porsche Cayenne problems

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

Air Bags1
Back Over Prevention1 · ~8,000 mi
Electrical System1 · ~8,000 mi
Seat Belts1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags125%———
Back Over Prevention125%8,000——
Electrical System125%8,000——
Seat Belts125%———
Suspension125%———
Unknown or Other125%———
Visibility125%———

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

2022 Porsche Cayenne recalls (2)

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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.

Suspension:rear; tiresJan 28, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V040000 · 1,241 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.

Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.

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.

I own a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle intermittently displays a red “Occupant seat belt not fastened – Fasten seat belt” warning and sounds the seat belt warning chime while the front passenger seat is completely unoccupied and nothing is placed on the seat. This problem first began…

Seat Belts · received Oct 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768707

While driving at highway speed, my 2022 Porsche Cayenne S experienced an air suspension / air spring strut failure requiring a dealer repair costing approximately $4,000. Porsche has a related service campaign, WND6 / No. 74-22, for replacement of the front-right air-spring strut on certain…

Suspension · received Jul 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11748386

I am filing a complaint regarding an ongoing and unresolved HVAC odor issue affecting my 2023 Porsche Cayenne S Platinum Edition. Since shortly after taking ownership, the vehicle has consistently produced a strong mildew/musty odor after sitting for several hours. The odor is most noticeable upon…

Visibility · received May 27, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11740501

The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the message that the mileage could not be recorded was intermittently displayed while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable after shifting to reverse(R). The vehicle was taken…

Back Over Prevention · received Mar 3, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11721661

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Porsche Cayenne?

Owners most often report air bags, back over prevention, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Porsche Cayenne?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 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 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.