Porsche Cayenne S problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Porsche Cayenne S (2005–2024).

Complaints
5
Recalls
8
Model years
14
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

200522006120072008200912011201220132014201520191202020212024
NHTSA complaints per Porsche Cayenne S model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Porsche Cayenne S model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 Cayenne S00001—
2021 Cayenne S00001—
2020 Cayenne S10001Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Cayenne S00001—
2015 Cayenne S00001—
2014 Cayenne S00001—
2013 Cayenne S00001—
2012 Cayenne S00002—
2011 Cayenne S10003Lighting
2009 Cayenne S00001—
2008 Cayenne S00001—
2007 Cayenne S10000Wheels & Tires
2006 Cayenne S21013Lighting
2005 Cayenne S00003—

Most common Porsche Cayenne S problem areas (all years)

  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Porsche Cayenne S recalls

  • Recall 23V527000Jul 27, 20232,934 vehiclesModel years 2024

    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.

  • Recall 22V656000Aug 30, 2022222,858 vehiclesModel years 2005–2015

    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.

  • Recall 21V318000May 5, 2021136 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V446000Jun 12, 201999,665 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

    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.

  • Recall 19V115000Feb 20, 201914,110 vehiclesModel years 2019

    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.

  • Recall 17V576000Sep 20, 201750,145 vehiclesModel years 2005–2006

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

  • Recall 17V368000Jun 7, 201718,005 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V065000Feb 21, 201220,278 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: A detached headlight could lead to loss of visibility and an increased risk of a crash.

Other Porsche models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology