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CarsLore / Makes / Porsche / Cayenne S

Porsche Cayenne S

Model years 2003–2024 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2003, 2007, 2020.

105owner complaints
15recall campaigns
3,980service bulletins
20model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2024011950 · 0
2023002020 · 0
2022002220 · 0
2021 Cayenne S012760 · 0
2020 Cayenne S112970 · 0
2019 Cayenne S013200 · 0
2018001460 · 0
2015 Cayenne S011290 · 0
2014 Cayenne S011260 · 0
2013 Cayenne S011260 · 0
2012 Cayenne S622461 · 1
2011 Cayenne S1732450 · 0
20100020 · 0
2009011230 · 0
2008 Cayenne S512050 · 0
2007101970 · 0
2006 Cayenne S1331991 · 0
2005 Cayenne S1042061 · 0
2004 Cayenne S4892382 · 0
2003 Cayenne S492801 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Power train27
  • Engine24
  • Engine and engine cooling18
  • Fuel/propulsion system13
  • Tires8
  • Electrical system8
  • Exterior lighting5
  • Vehicle speed control4

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20242024 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20232023 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20222022 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20212021 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20202020 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20192019 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20182018 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20172017 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20162016 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20132013 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 23 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.8–17.1 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS815.311.213.5324
2025Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS815.311.213.5324
2024Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.0 L, 8 cyl.AS815.311.213.5324
2023Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS815.711.213.7305
2022Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS814.710.612.9307
2021Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS813.110.511.9278
2020Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS813.110.511.9278
2019Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline2.9 L, 6 cyl.AS812.910.411.8275
2018Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A813.99.612.0281
2017Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A813.99.612.0281
2016Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A814.39.612.2286
2015Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A814.39.612.2286
2014Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A815.510.713.2310
2013Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.A815.510.713.3313
2012Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.AS815.010.412.9297
2011Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.AS815.010.412.9297
2010Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.AS618.112.315.5357
2009Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.AS618.112.315.5357
2008Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.8 L, 8 cyl.AS618.112.315.5357
2006Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.5 L, 8 cyl.AS618.913.716.6382
2005Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.5 L, 8 cyl.AS518.913.716.6382
2004Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.5 L, 8 cyl.AS518.914.917.1393
2003Cayenne S · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.5 L, 8 cyl.AS518.913.716.6382

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

229 Cayenne S cars are on the New Zealand register; 8% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2017101
2016101
2015101
2013404
2012404
2011202
2010321
2009770
200815132
200743410
200630262
200535330
200444410
200339380

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

24,345 new Porsche Cayenne S cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (171), Italy (28), Spain (23).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
2022333Germany, Italy, Spain2,123271 (WLTP)324
2021326Germany, Italy, Spain2,111272 (WLTP)324
20201,117Germany, France, Italy2,111273 (WLTP)324
20191,649Germany, France, Italy2,105271 (WLTP)324
20182,742Germany, Italy, France2,096269 (WLTP)323
20172,941Germany, United Kingdom, France2,295214 (NEDC)295
20163,262Germany, France, Italy2,310—285
20152,945Germany, France, Italy2,281—285
20142,434Germany, France, Sweden2,267—283
20133,491Germany, France, Austria2,294—282
2012294France, Italy, Netherlands2,159—291
20111,373Germany, Italy, France2,210—293
20101,438Germany, Italy, Spain2,408——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

447 Porsche Cayenne S cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 12.9 l/100 km on the road, against 12.0 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 8% more.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol44712.912.0+8%41,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the Porsche Cayenne S uses 12.9 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,930 litres: €4,213 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€4,213€2.18€2.27
France€4,310€2.23€2.35
Italy€3,897€2.02€2.24
Austria€3,513€1.82€2.13
Belgium€3,845€1.99€2.35
United States$2,188$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Cayenne S in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

A11/00079/21 · Environment1 Oct 2021 · Cayenne S diesel

The affected vehicles may not meet the prescribed emission limits due to a default of the data version of the engine control unit. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor ve…

A11/00080/21 · Environment1 Oct 2021 · Cayenne S diesel

The affected vehicles may not meet the prescribed emission limits due to a default of the data version of the engine control unit. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor ve…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

15 campaigns cover the Cayenne S; the latest 12 are below.

23V527000 · Exterior lighting27 Jul 2023 · 2024

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."

22V656000 · Exterior lighting30 Aug 2022 · 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

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."

21V318000 · Air bags5 May 2021 · 2020, 2021

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.

19V446000 · Power train12 Jun 2019 · 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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.

19V115000 · Service brakes20 Feb 2019 · 2019

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."

17V576000 · Fuel system, gasoline20 Sept 2017 · 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo vehicles, 2004-2006 Cayenne vehicles, and 2006 Cayenne S "Titanium" Edition vehicles. These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

17V368000 · Engine7 Jun 2017 · 2011

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.

12V065000 · Exterior lighting21 Feb 2012 · 2011, 2012

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.

04V593000 · Seat belts15 Dec 2004 · 2003, 2004, 2005

CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH CONVERTS THE RETRACTOR FROM AN EMERGENCY LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR) MODE TO AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ALR) MODE FOR THE PURPOSES OF CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION. THE BELT MAY DEACTIVATE THE ALR MODE WITH CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINTS.

04V231000 · Seat belts17 May 2004 · 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.

04V072000 · Seats18 Feb 2004 · 2003, 2004

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.

04V071000 · Power train18 Feb 2004 · 2004

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, OIL STARVATION OF THE INTERNAL GEARS MIGHT RESULT.

NHTSA recalls