Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other3
- Electrical system2
- Steering1
- Vehicle speed control1
- Visibility/wiper1
- Service brakes1
- Forward collision avoidance1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Porsche Cayenne failed the safety check 0.25% of the time — 64% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,992 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
599 Porsche Cayenne cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 13.3 l/100 km on the road against 11.6 in the WLTP test (+15%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 599 | 13.3 | 11.6 | +15% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 Porsche Cayenne cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 hybrid (250 kW, 335 hp), 3.0 hybrid (224 kW, 300 hp) and 4.0 hybrid (404 kW, 542 hp), out of 4 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 hybrid | 250 kW 335 hp | 621 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 224 kW 300 hp | 454 |
| 4.0 hybrid | 404 kW 542 hp | 48 |
| 4.0 petrol | 471 kW 632 hp | 30 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,170 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 40% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €145,222.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde10
- Band onvoldoende profiel5
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht4
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld4
- Band beschadigd3
- Achterlicht glas lichtarmatuur ernstig beschadigd of verwijd1
- Koplamp met afwijkend lichtbeeld onjuist afgesteld1
- Wiel of band loopt aan1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,312 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 100 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
132 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 97% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Optional
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.4 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 281 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 13.8 | 10.7 | 12.4 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Porsche Cayenne.
| 2025716 19 Dec 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. Canadian regulations require the rearview i… |
| 2023662 13 Dec 2023 | Accessories Issue: Under certain conditions, the 220 V vehicle charging cable plug could become damaged by the house power outlet. As a result, the charging cable could o… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Porsche told its dealers about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011674 | Technical information for Fuel Gauge Fault Service NecessaryWarningMessage in Instrument Cluster: Re-Coding Control Unit for Rear-End Electronics |
| 11011666 | Parts information with parts withdrawal involving the hydro-mounting - 992199384F The affected vehicles are cars that use the part number mentioned. |
| 11011572 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the oil separator. The affected vehicles are cars that use part number 0PC115099A |
| 11011570 | Special tools and equipment information for the WiScope UV upgrade - affecting all Porsche models |
| 11011563 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.020 & .021. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011561 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.017. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11011552 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the camera and control unit with the camera - PAD980551 & PAD980568C. The affected vehicles are cars that use the part numbers mentioned. |
| 11011546 | Instructions on advanced technical information for the connect registration and pairing PDI tips - resolve blinking red SOS light |
| 11011200 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.016. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11011195 | Information on PIWIS tester update 43.000.010, .011 & .015. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models with an OBD2 port. |
| 11009908 | Instructions on advanced technical information for the Porsche mobile charger plus supply cable initialization failure |
| 11009889 | Special tools and equipment information for the thatcham master wheel lock key set. All Porsche 2024 & UP equipped with Thatcham locks |
| 11009882 | Instructions on advanced technical information for the mobile phone inductive charger information |
| 11009877 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.048 |
| 11009872 | Technical information for WPK9 - check crankcase ventilation plug connection |
| 11009862 | Special tools and equipment information for the mobile data signal strength in the workshop |
| 11008685 | Information on a air separator membrane failure |
| 11008672 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C30 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008669 | Manufacturers certificate with an overview on approved Porsche C20 engine oils. See attached for list of affected vehicles. |
| 11008658 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the windscreen. Vehicles affected are cars that use part numbers 992845011Q, 992845011AN, 992845011S, 992845011AM, 992845011BL, 992845011DB, 992845047DY, 992845047FY |
| 11008657 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.040. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008637 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.032. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008636 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.030. PIWIS tester updates applies to all Porsche models that have an OBD2 port. |
| 11008635 | Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the booster - 7PP035223M, 7PP035223AA, 99164548000. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers listed. |
| 11008624 | Information on PIWIS tester update 42.950.025 |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)