2025 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 7, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cayenne years
Not enough data 17th of 23 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Porsche Cayenne. That ranks 17th out of 23 Cayenne model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (4 complaints, 80%). Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2025 Porsche Cayenne problems

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

Forward Collision Avoidance4
Back Over Prevention2
Electrical System1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Lane Departure1
Service Brakes1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance480%———
Back Over Prevention240%———
Electrical System120%———
Fuel/propulsion System120%———
Lane Departure120%———
Service Brakes120%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 4 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 420264

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 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.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpSep 23, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V634000 · 177 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.

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.

My 2025 Porsche Cayenne S was involved in a low-speed crash and experienced multiple safety failures related to the Driver Assistance Control Unit, including phantom braking and camera failure. This crash, I believe, is a direct result of the safety defect identified in Recall ASB2 (NHTSA 25V896)…

Electrical System · received Apr 7, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11729786

At approximately 57 miles after delivery of a new 2025 Porsche Cayenne, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and related driver-assistance safety systems failed while the vehicle was traveling at approximately 67 mph. There had been no collision, impact, or abnormal event prior to the failure…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Mar 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11722337

The attached photos show several instances where the car’s safety systems failed. These cases have been erratic, and begin and end frequently. The car is under warranty, but my dealer cannot discern what causes the problems.

Lane Departure · received Feb 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11718212

The car was driven from Cheshire, CT to Old Tappan, NJ about 90 miles, just under two hours drive time. Combination of highway and back roads. The car was in drive in comfort mode proceeding slowly (approx 20 mph) down a street within a condo complex. As I approached the driveway I lightly braked…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Feb 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11715977

Multiple dash messages indicating failure of driver assistance systems.

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Nov 16, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11699714

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Porsche Cayenne?

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, back over prevention, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Porsche Cayenne?

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

Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.