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Porsche Cayenne

Model years 2003–2026 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 2003, 2010, 2022.

506owner complaints
27recall campaigns
6,986service bulletins
24model years on record

Complaints by model year

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

’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24

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

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2026.

0.0%0.6%1.3%’04’06’09’11’13’15’17’19’21’23’25’260.0%0.0%0.6%1.3%’04’08’11’14’17’20’23’260.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2026 Cayenne5100 · 0
2025 Cayenne5202 · 0
2024 Cayenne542040 · 0
2023 Cayenne512201 · 0
2022 Cayenne422950 · 0
2021 Cayenne2154460 · 0
2020 Cayenne2445511 · 0
2019 Cayenne4665721 · 0
2018 Cayenne1314730 · 0
2017 Cayenne1823571 · 0
2016 Cayenne4023420 · 0
2015 Cayenne1423491 · 0
2014 Cayenne5333340 · 1
2013 Cayenne4033250 · 0
2012 Cayenne2743040 · 0
2011 Cayenne3032731 · 0
2010 Cayenne122610 · 0
2009 Cayenne1522390 · 0
2008 Cayenne2732360 · 0
2007 Cayenne002220 · 0
2006 Cayenne4132331 · 1
2005 Cayenne3242451 · 1
2004 Cayenne3862593 · 2
2003 Cayenne222460 · 0

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

Most common problems

  • Power train116
  • Unknown or other94
  • Electrical system83
  • Engine77
  • Air bags65
  • Fuel/propulsion system63
  • Exterior lighting36
  • Vehicle speed control20

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 78 Cayenne vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 23 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2024110
2023100
2022100
2021300
2020100
2019521
2018110
2017211
2016810
2015200
2014632
2013410
2012301
2011400
2010100
2009110
2008732
20061241
2005831
2004721

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 13 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 SUV AWD————0.0 %
20232023 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20222022 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20212021 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20202020 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20192019 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20182018 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20172017 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20162016 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20152015 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20132013 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20122012 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD————0.0 %
20112011 Porsche Cayenne 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 20 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.4–15.5 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS813.810.212.2291
2025Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS813.810.212.2291
2024Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS813.810.212.2291
2023Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS813.810.712.4281
2022Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS813.810.712.4289
2021Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS812.510.311.5269
2020Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS812.510.311.5269
2019Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.0 L, 6 cyl.AS812.510.011.4265
2018Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.99.711.5268
2017Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A812.99.711.5268
2016Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A813.59.711.8277
2014Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A814.110.212.4290
2013Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.A814.610.412.6296
2012Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS814.510.212.5288
2011Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS814.510.212.5288
2010Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS616.311.814.2327
2009Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS616.311.814.2327
2008Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.6 L, 6 cyl.AS616.311.814.2327
2006Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS617.313.115.5357
2005Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline3.2 L, 6 cyl.AS517.313.115.5357

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

In New Zealand

3,149 Cayenne cars are on the New Zealand register; 24% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
20261521520
20251791790
20242102091
20231321283
20221881880
202113712510
202015914314
201913912116
20181279530
20171529852
201620613964
201519014834
201416311047
201318610669
20121518761
20111298736
2010764726
2009953357
2008912364
2007912561
2006521929
2005702540
2004542924
200320017

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

In the Netherlands

15,174 Cayenne cars are on Dutch roads; 45% arrived later as imports, and 624 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20268746%€161,054
20251,03427%€161,581
20242,13137%€156,493
20231,17040%€145,222
20221,07735%€140,792
202192941%€137,687
20201,00542%€141,668
201963555%€144,822
201859956%€138,683
201723360%€126,240
201631358%€121,049
20151,12127%€118,690
201417772%€134,918
201333663%€136,247
201241771%€127,923
201141270%€127,057
201041882%€133,090
200915476%€140,818
200838274%€132,243
200748162%€112,924
200626557%€107,338
200537049%€104,956
200437657%€144,791
200326571%€129,781

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 475 Cayenne cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 8 of those collisions were fatal and 89 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
2025109218
202464314
2023119119
202290124
202193114

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

40,392 Cayenne cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20252,92845
20244,317119
20233,312100
20222,439159
20211,542207
20202,273318
20193,040342
20181,748174
20171,72782
20162,690130
20152,245158
20141,813120
20132,031183
20121,829247
20111,123141
2010780141
2009697164
2008483132
2007556167
2006693256
2005982432
2004778540
2003366360

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

28,757 Cayenne cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 84% passed first time, against 72% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
20202,16293%88%26,600 mi
20193,10894%86%31,600 mi
20181,83790%84%43,100 mi
20171,82687%82%55,800 mi
20162,83486%79%63,200 mi
20152,40486%75%71,100 mi
20141,92084%72%79,100 mi
20132,19582%68%88,200 mi
20121,96281%66%95,100 mi
20111,24483%63%102,700 mi
201089982%60%106,100 mi
200985373%59%111,200 mi
200861777%57%103,900 mi
200772474%57%109,500 mi
200696874%56%115,200 mi
20051,41873%56%120,600 mi
20041,19671%56%123,100 mi
200359073%57%118,800 mi

Why they fail

Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).

AreaCayenneAll cars, same ages
Tyres5.2%6.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.0%10.9%
Suspension3.0%8.5%
Brakes2.6%6.6%
Visibility2.3%4.7%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.7%3.0%
Body, chassis, structure0.9%3.3%
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.8%1.0%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

52,584 new Porsche Cayenne 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 (1,233), Italy (348), Poland (213).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20222,470Germany, Italy, Poland2,125250 (WLTP)253
20211,961Germany, Italy, Poland2,121248 (WLTP)257
20206,327United Kingdom, Germany, Spain2,201208 (WLTP)258
201910,861United Kingdom, Germany, Italy2,126246 (WLTP)252
20185,597United Kingdom, Germany, Italy2,107294 (WLTP)253
20172,182United Kingdom, Spain, Germany2,263176 (NEDC)246
20164,082United Kingdom, Spain, Poland2,240—216
20153,379United Kingdom, Spain, Poland2,266—249
20142,938United Kingdom, Spain, Poland2,195—238
20133,629United Kingdom, Spain, Poland2,185—233
20123,059United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Poland2,130—207
20113,906United Kingdom, Spain, Germany2,160—218
20102,193United Kingdom, Germany, France2,240——

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

2,796 Porsche Cayenne cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 13.1 l/100 km on the road, against 11.5 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 14% more. Plug-in hybrids use 9.7 l/100 km against 3.3 l/100 km on paper, with 23% of their distance covered with the engine off.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol2,67613.111.5+14%43,000 km
Plug-in hybrid1209.73.3+198%49,000 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 uses 13.1 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,970 litres: £3,430 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.

CountryPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
United Kingdom£3,430£1.75£1.99
Germany€4,282€2.18€2.27
Spain€3,499€1.78€1.89
Italy€3,961€2.02€2.24
Poland€3,066€1.56€1.79
United States$2,224$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 in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/04432/25 · Fire19 Dec 2025 · Cayenne, Cayenne Coupe, Panamera

The screw connections of the high-pressure pumps are incorrectly tightened. As a result, the screw connection between the high-pressure pump and the fuel pipes may be faulty. This could cause fuel leakage and a fire. The product does not comply with the Regula…

SR/00266/25 · Injuries24 Jan 2025 · Cayenne

Due to damaged, cracked raw material used during its forging process, the front axle upper left control arm can break. This can lead to an impaired wheel guidance, resulting in a loss of vehicle's control. This may increase the risk of accidents and injuries. …

A12/00554/22 · Injuries8 Apr 2022 · Cayenne

Misalignment of the chassis geometry on some vehicles leads to improper wheel alignment and uneven tread wear up to the exposure of the carcass. This can lead to a loss of driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with …

A12/01193/21 · Injuries13 Aug 2021 · Cayenne

The screwed junction of the steering column at the level of the steering unit may be defective due to a production error. As a result, the steering column may detach from the steering unit and cause a failure of the steering system, increasing the risk of an a…

A12/01027/21 · Fire16 Jul 2021 · Cayenne

The engine block may crack.This could lead to engine failure, increasing the risk of fire.

INFO/00140/21 · Injuries16 Jul 2021 · Cayenne

Stress corrosion cracking may result in increased play between the axle tie rod and the wheel carrier. This could impair the vehicle handling.

A12/01095/20 · Fire31 Jul 2020 · Cayenne

Fuel leakage may in certain circumstances occur because of a weak component of the quick-connect fitting on the fuel line. This may give rise to a risk of fire if an ignition source is present.

A12/0726/19 · Injuries10 May 2019 · Cayenne

The shock-absorber forks fitted on the front axle may be defective and could break. As a result the tyre could be pressed against the wheel arch, potentially causing an accident.

A12/0309/19 · Injuries22 Feb 2019 · Cayenne - conventional and hybrid(PHEV), Macan

The retaining straps on the vehicle's ski bag may be defective. The ski bag may not stay in position when subjected to a high load.

A12/0188/19 · Injuries1 Feb 2019 · 991 Carrera, Cayenne, Macan, Panamera

It is possible that the vehicles do not meet the series standards applicable at the time of delivery as regards certain safety systems and assemblies (e.g. seating, front axle control arm bolts, brake components). As a consequence, the cars might be unsafe.

A12/1420/18 · Injuries28 Sept 2018 · Cayenne

The belt buckles on the central rear seat are defective. This increases the risk of injury for occupants.

A12/0529/16 · Injuries6 May 2016 · Cayenne

A securing collar on the bearing block of the pedal cluster may come loose and hinder the action of the brake pedal.

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

27 campaigns cover the Cayenne; the latest 12 are below.

25V896000 · Back over prevention19 Dec 2025 · 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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."

25V634000 · Fuel system, gasoline23 Sept 2025 · 2024, 2025, 2026

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.

24V533000 · Suspension16 Jul 2024 · 2024

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.

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, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017

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."

22V040000 · Suspension28 Jan 2022 · 2021, 2022

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.

21V493000 · Steering30 Jun 2021 · 2021

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.

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.

21V271000 · Suspension21 Apr 2021 · 2021

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.

20V271000 · Power train13 May 2020 · 2020

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).

19V735000 · Service brakes16 Oct 2019 · 2019, 2020

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."

19V446000 · Power train12 Jun 2019 · 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010

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.

NHTSA recalls