Porsche Cayenne Recalls (2010-2026)
The Porsche Cayenne has been the subject of 27 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the suspension, electrical system, and exterior lighting. At least one is serious enough that NHTSA tells owners to stop driving the vehicle until it is fixed.
The Porsche Cayenne scores 64 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 63% involve a critical safety system, 1 carried a do-not-drive warning, and 19% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 27 campaigns span 17 model years of the Porsche Cayenne. The single largest affected 2,475 vehicles, over suspension. Some carry a do-not-drive warning, the most serious class of recall, which means NHTSA advises against driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Cayenne problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Porsche Cayenne may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Porsche Cayenne recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Porsche Cayenne recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2026 Porsche Cayenne, involving the fuel system.
2025 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2025 Porsche Cayenne, involving the back over prevention and fuel system.
2024 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, involving the back over prevention, fuel system, and suspension. One carries a do-not-drive warning.
2023 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2023 Porsche Cayenne, involving the back over prevention and electrical system.
2022 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2022 Porsche Cayenne, involving the back over prevention, electrical system, and suspension.
2021 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
7 recalls affect the 2021 Porsche Cayenne, involving the suspension, back over prevention, and electrical system.
2020 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
6 recalls affect the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, involving the electrical system, back over prevention, and air bags.
2019 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
8 recalls affect the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, involving the electrical system, back over prevention, and service brakes.
2018 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, involving the equipment.
2017 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2017 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting and equipment.
2016 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting and service brakes.
2015 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting, service brakes, and suspension.
2014 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting, service brakes, and electrical system.
2013 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2013 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting, service brakes, and electrical system.
2012 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2012 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting, engine and engine cooling, and service brakes.
2011 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2011 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting, engine, and service brakes.
2010 Porsche Cayenne Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, involving the exterior lighting and power train.
Every Porsche Cayenne recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2019-2025 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 172,107
- Reported
- Dec 19, 2025
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2026
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V896000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2024-2026 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 177
- Reported
- Sep 23, 2025
- Owners notified
- Nov 19, 2025
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 25V634000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2024 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,475
- Reported
- Jul 16, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 13, 2024
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.
Risk: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB2.
NHTSA campaign number 24V533000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019-2024 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 41,345
- Reported
- Dec 13, 2023
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2024
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk: An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
NHTSA campaign number 23V841000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2024 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,934
- Reported
- Jul 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 15, 2023
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.
NHTSA campaign number 23V527000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2010-2017 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 222,858
- Reported
- Aug 30, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 28, 2022
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
NHTSA campaign number 22V656000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,241
- Reported
- Jan 28, 2022
- Owners notified
- Mar 10, 2022
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 22V040000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 27
- Reported
- Jun 30, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne vehicles. The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.
Risk: A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.
NHTSA campaign number 21V493000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 12
- Reported
- May 12, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. Cracks may develop on the surface of the engine cylinder bore.
Risk: Cracks may cause engine damage and a stall or an oil leak, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB1.
NHTSA campaign number 21V341000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 136
- Reported
- May 5, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 25, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.
Risk: The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.
NHTSA campaign number 21V318000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2021 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,568
- Reported
- Apr 21, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 18, 2021
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne GTS Coupe vehicles. The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
Risk: A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.
NHTSA campaign number 21V271000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,253
- Reported
- May 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 8, 2020
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Hybrid and Turbo S Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA4.
NHTSA campaign number 20V270000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2020 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,805
- Reported
- May 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 8, 2020
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Risk: If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.
NHTSA campaign number 20V271000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 44,128
- Reported
- Oct 16, 2019
- Owners notified
- Dec 13, 2019
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V735000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2010 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 99,665
- Reported
- Jun 12, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 9, 2019
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS, 2014-2016 Panamera 4 S Executive, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera Turbo S G1 II, Panamera Turbo S Executive, 2013 Panamera 4 Platinum Edition, Panamera Platinum Edition, 2016 Panamera 4 Edition, Panamera Edition, Panamera Turbo S Executive Luxury Sports vehicles. The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever to the gearbox may degrade over time, causing the bushing to detach. This condition could allow the driver to move the shift lever to Park and remove the ignition key, while the transmission may not be in Park, with no warning message or audible chime.
Risk: If the vehicle is exited without the transmission being in Park and without the parking brake being applied, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shifter cable bushing, free of charge. Owners are instructed to use the parking brake until their vehicle is repaired. The recall began August 9, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB1.
NHTSA campaign number 19V446000.
Back Over Prevention
- Affected years
- 2019 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 98
- Reported
- Feb 21, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2019
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V111000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2019 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1
- Reported
- Feb 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2019
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V112000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 14,110
- Reported
- Feb 20, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2019
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 19V115000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2017-2018 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 142
- Reported
- Nov 28, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2019
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V844000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2019 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 415
- Reported
- Oct 24, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 30, 2018
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 18V751000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2011 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 18,005
- Reported
- Jun 7, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2018
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo vehicles, 2011-2012 Panamera and Panamera 4 vehicles, and 2011 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles. The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fastening screws for the camshaft adjusters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2018. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AH08.
NHTSA campaign number 17V368000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2011-2016 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 88,300
- Reported
- Mar 23, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2016
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Risk: If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
NHTSA campaign number 16V169000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2011-2012 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,368
- Reported
- Jan 20, 2015
- Owners notified
- Apr 17, 2015
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cayenne S Hybrid, and 2012 Panamera S Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 26, 2011, to August 2, 2012. The fuel injection system may leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increasea the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel rails, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign number 15V016000.
Suspension
- Affected years
- 2015 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2
- Reported
- Dec 29, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 23, 2014
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles manufactured November 26, 2014, to November 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specified torque.
Risk: If the suspension alignment was incorrectly performed, vehicle handling could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will perform a front and rear suspension alignment, and check the screw connections for the proper torque, retightening as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification date. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF04.
NHTSA campaign number 14V824000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2013-2014 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 207
- Reported
- Oct 17, 2013
- Owners notified
- Dec 5, 2013
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cayenne and Cayenne GTS, model year 2013 Cayenne Diesel and model year 2014 Cayenne S, S Hybrid, Turbo, and Turbo S vehicles manufactured May 27, 2013, through July 10, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range. Additionally, the fuel level indicated by the fuel gauge may also be higher than actual amount in the tank.
Risk: The fuel display inaccuracies may result in the vehicle unexpectedly running out of fuel and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2013. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's recall number is AD03.
NHTSA campaign number 13V506000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2012 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 270
- Reported
- Jul 12, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2012
Defect: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES. THE TURBINE WHEEL OF A TURBOCHARGER MAY FRACTURE DUE TO A CASTING DEFECT. IF A FRACTURE OCCURS, VEHICLE PERFORMANCE WILL BE DECREASED AND THE TURBINE SHAFT MAY FRACTURE.
Risk: IF THE SHAFT FRACTURES, OIL MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, RESULTING IN SMOKE AND THE INCREASED RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBINE WHEELS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign number 12V329000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2011-2012 Porsche Cayenne
- Vehicles in this recall
- 20,278
- Reported
- Feb 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Mar 9, 2012
Defect: PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH FROM THE FENDER.
Risk: A DETACHED HEADLIGHT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VISIBILITY AND AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP LOCKING ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243.
NHTSA campaign number 12V065000.
Common questions about Porsche Cayenne recalls
- Does the Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 27 recall campaigns on record for the Porsche Cayenne across the 2010 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the suspension, electrical system, and exterior lighting.
- How many times has the Porsche Cayenne been recalled?
- The Porsche Cayenne has 27 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Porsche Cayenne recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the suspension, affecting 2,475 vehicles. NHTSA flagged it as do-not-drive, meaning owners should stop driving the vehicle until the repair is done. A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- Which Porsche Cayenne model year has the most recalls?
- The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has the most, with 8 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Porsche Cayenne has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.