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2022 Porsche Cayenne problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2022 Porsche Cayenne has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 2safety recalls
  • 4owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

The least complained-about Porsche Cayenne year on file: 4 complaints, against an average of 23 for the other model years.

Every Porsche Cayenne model year with its number of owner complaints. Pick a year to compare.

What goes wrong with the 2022 Porsche Cayenne?

The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Air Bags1 (25%)
  2. Back Over Prevention1 (25%)
  3. Electrical System1 (25%)
  4. Seat Belts1 (25%)
  5. Suspension1 (25%)
  6. Visibility1 (25%)

Has the 2022 Porsche Cayenne been recalled?

2 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 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." NHTSA campaign 25V896000 · December 19, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASB2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.

Suspension: Rear 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. NHTSA campaign 22V040000 · January 28, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle, adjust the alignment as necessary, and replace any prematurely or unevenly worn tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANA1.

Is the 2022 Porsche Cayenne recalled in the UK or Europe?

Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.

UK DVSAThe chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases Recall R/2022/052 · Feb 18, 2022 · built Sep 2020 to Oct 2021 · Risk and fix

Risk: During a data analysis with regard to carrying out recall campaign AMA9 we discovered that the chassis geometry on the rear axle has deviated in some cases.

Fix: The chassis setting on the affected vehicles must be checked and corrected if necessary.

Check on GOV.UK

What do 2022 Porsche Cayenne owners report?

4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

I own a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle intermittently displays a red “Occupant seat belt not fastened – Fasten seat belt” warning and sounds the seat belt warning chime while the front passenger seat is completely unoccupied and nothing is placed on the seat. This problem first began intermittently in approximately 2025 and has continued to occur. In September and October, 2026, the problem occurred again for over one week now while I was driving. The front passenger seat was completely empty, but the vehicle indicated that an occupant was present and needed to fasten the seat belt. I…
Air Bags, Seat Belts, Unknown Or OtherNHTSA complaint 11768707 · Oct 3, 2026
While driving at highway speed, my 2022 Porsche Cayenne S experienced an air suspension / air spring strut failure requiring a dealer repair costing approximately $4,000. Porsche has a related service campaign, WND6 / No. 74-22, for replacement of the front-right air-spring strut on certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles, but stated that my VIN wasn't included in this service campaign. I am reporting this because my vehicle suffered the same failure mode described in the campaign, creating handling and suspension safety concerns. This failure manifested itself while drive increasing the risk of a…
SuspensionNHTSA complaint 11748386 · Jul 5, 2026
I am filing a complaint regarding an ongoing and unresolved HVAC odor issue affecting my 2023 Porsche Cayenne S Platinum Edition. Since shortly after taking ownership, the vehicle has consistently produced a strong mildew/musty odor after sitting for several hours. The odor is most noticeable upon startup and only dissipates once the air conditioning system begins circulating. The vehicle has been in and out of the dealership multiple times for diagnosis and repair attempts, yet the issue remains unresolved. Despite the vehicle remaining under the original manufacturer warranty, the dealership…
VisibilityNHTSA complaint 11740501 · May 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the message that the mileage could not be recorded was intermittently displayed while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable after shifting to reverse(R). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the cameras were replaced; however, the failure recurred approximately 5 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the failure could not be duplicated. The contact had received notification…
Electrical System, Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11721661 · Mar 3, 2026

2022 Porsche Cayenne: questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Porsche Cayenne reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Porsche Cayenne; the most common categories were air bags (1, 25%), back over prevention (1, 25%), electrical system (1, 25%). There are 2 safety recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Porsche Cayenne?

Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are air bags (25% of complaints), back over prevention (25% of complaints), electrical system (25% of complaints), seat belts (25% of complaints), suspension (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2022 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Porsche Cayenne; the most recent (campaign 25V896000, 2025-12-19) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own Cayenne

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for CAYENNE, CAYENNE COUPE, CAYENNE TURBO and CAYENNE TURBO COUPE.

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