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Porsche Cayenne Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year

Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 48 recalls and 336 owner complaints for the Porsche Cayenne. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.

Porsche Cayenne by model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints 
2026 Porsche Cayenne15
2025 Porsche Cayenne06
2024 Porsche Cayenne45
2023 Porsche Cayenne15
2022 Porsche Cayenne24
2021 Porsche Cayenne721
2020 Porsche Cayenne625
2019 Porsche Cayenne847
2018 Porsche Cayenne114
2017 Porsche Cayenne220
2016 Porsche Cayenne240
2015 Porsche Cayenne315
2014 Porsche Cayenne353
2013 Porsche Cayenne340
2012 Porsche Cayenne536

Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Porsche models.

Porsche Cayenne: questions owners ask

Which Porsche Cayenne year has the most problems?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Porsche Cayenne model years with the most are the 2014 (53), 2019 (47) and 2013 (40). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.

Which Porsche Cayenne years have the fewest complaints?

Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2022 (4), 2023 (5) and 2024 (5), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.

How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists recalls for 14 Porsche Cayenne model years, 48 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (8), 2021 (7) and 2020 (6). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Porsche Cayenne years have the most all-wheel-drive complaints?

21 owner complaints across 4 Porsche Cayenne model years describe all-wheel-drive, 4x4 or transfer case faults. The most were filed for the 2012 (9), 2013 (6) and 2014 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

Which Porsche Cayenne years have the most transmission shifting complaints?

13 owner complaints across 3 Porsche Cayenne model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2014 (5), 2020 (4) and 2021 (4) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

Which Porsche Cayenne years have the most headlight and taillight complaints?

13 owner complaints across 3 Porsche Cayenne model years describe headlights, taillights or brake lights failing or condensation in the lamps. The most were filed for the 2016 (7), 2017 (3) and 2019 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

Which Porsche Cayenne years have the most stalling complaints?

11 owner complaints across 3 Porsche Cayenne model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (5), 2014 (3) and 2017 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.

How often does the Porsche Cayenne fail its MOT?

In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Porsche Cayenne's first-time failure rate ranged from 5.9% for cars first registered in 2019 to 19% for 2012, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.