2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

5 recalls, 25 complaints - 466 TSBs

25V896000 Dec 19, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
172,107 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
22V040000 Jan 28, 2022
TIRES
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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... Read more
1,241 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V493000 Jun 30, 2021
STEERING:COLUMN
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A detached steering column can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB4.
27 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V318000 May 5, 2021
SEATS
Defect Description
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 Sys... Read more
Consequence
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.
136 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
21V271000 Apr 21, 2021
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A broken lock nut may misalign the rear axle, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts, free of charge. The recall began on June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMA9.
1,568 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

25 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES2
STEERING1
AIR BAGS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 6, 2026
Incident date: Aug 2, 2026
Battery completely discharged and the safety switch in the battery malfunctions and battery can not be charged again. There are many complaints seen online about the battery problems Porsche has. This strands the car and me the driver. The dealer and independent mechanics said the same. There were... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
Following an engine replacement performed at Billion Auto Kia in Rapid City, SD, I began experiencing persistent electrical system failures in my 2017 Kia Sorento. The vehicle alarm would activate randomly without cause, including while I was inside the vehicle with the engine running. Additionally,... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jun 4, 2026
The vehicle failed to shift back into Drive after being placed in Park, rendering it inoperable. As a result, the vehicle had to be pushed out of a busy driveway and towed to a local repair shop. The local repair shop was unable to diagnose or repair the issue because the required diagnostic equipm... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
I was driving down the road and when i tried to hit the throttle to speed up a little suddenly the car just started misfiring randomly with zero warning beforehand. I tried to hit the throttle a couple more times but it kept misfiring and then the engine light, tpms light, traction control light and... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 11, 2026
Incident date: Feb 12, 2026
This car has tail lights that are in operable, and do not work, it has almost caused a quite a few near accidents, would like to see this resolved soon.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Mar 10, 2026
Incident date: Nov 15, 2025
PICOSCOPE test passed on 2/3/2026 with mileage of 58061 at Everett Chevrolet, Benton, AR. On [XXX], while driving received an error code, no oil pressure and vehicle became disabled in the middle of the road. Tahoe was towed to Teeter Chevrolet in Malvern, AR. We were notified on Friday that the eng... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Jul 3, 2025
My 2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L has had sporadic errors happen: Adaptive Cruise Control Problem, Lane Keeping Assist Problem, Collision Mitigation System Problem, Road Departure Mitigation System Problem, Blind Spot Info System Problem. These errors have shown up before sporadically and the dealer, DCH H... Read more
ENGINE Sep 30, 2025
Incident date: Sep 2, 2025
While driving down the road the Engine started making a bearing noise and then started making a metallic rattling noise and then stopped. The car was towed to a Don Wessel Honda dealership in Springfield, MO, where they determined that parts in the engine just came apart. There were multiple holes... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The "Auto Start Stop" message was displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and several unknown warni... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 27, 2025
Incident date: Jun 20, 2025
I took my car to Diamond Valley Honda in Hemet to do a recall service for the fuel pump. When I got home, I noticed there was a fuel leak underneath the car coming from under the fuel tank. I have videos of the fuel leak. This is very dangerous to drive. I am lucky that I got home safely. I called D... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 8, 2024
Incident date: Jun 8, 2024
The paint bubbles and chips off. Bad paint job on this vehicle.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jun 8, 2024
Incident date: Jun 8, 2024
The lights are positioned too low to the ground and they are not bright enough. I end up having to keep my high lights on when driving at night because the visibility is very poor otherwise. Dangerous
POWER TRAIN Sep 8, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2023
- The component that has failed is the right rear axle and retaining bolt (the axle retaining bolt sheared off). The vehicle is currently at the dealership (The Ford Store San Leandro, in San Leandro, CA) waiting for replacement parts. Unknown if the vehicle is available for inspection. -To my knowl... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 8, 2023
Incident date: Mar 9, 2023
The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem. I have video documentation of the problem I can provide. Since I posted ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 8, 2023
Incident date: Mar 9, 2023
The car lost power and would not go over 40 MPH. This made for a dangerous situation on the road. P2615-00 A Crankshaft Position Sensor code was thrown, but when I took it to the dealer they could not replicate the problem. I have video documentation of the problem I can provide. Since I posted ... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Oct 6, 2022
The car is notifying me that the drivers airbag is not working. the message that appears is: “Airbag system error, please visit workshop”
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 13, 2022
othe car's tach increase several hundred RPM as the computer tries to match revs when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear in Normal Mode and 2nd to 1st gear in Sport Mode.. When that happens, the car lurches forward. owhat seems to be happening is the engine is over-revving while disengaged from a ge... Read more
STEERING Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 9, 2021
The contact owns a 2021 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop, the steering wheel felt loose. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod bolt, track bolt, and hexagon head bolt needed to ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 23, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
While coming to a stop the vehicle lurches around 1200 rpms as the rpms are falling. The vehicle appears to already be in 1st gear when this happens. This can be replicated in all driving modes. observation: when braking or even when coasting to a stop the vehicle will slow down rapidly, as if the b... Read more
ENGINE Feb 23, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2021
While coming to a stop the vehicle lurches around 1200 rpms as the rpms are falling. The vehicle appears to already be in 1st gear when this happens. This can be replicated in all driving modes. observation: when braking or even when coasting to a stop the vehicle will slow down rapidly, as if the b... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 8, 2021
Incident date: Nov 7, 2021
when decelerating and car is in gear 2 it lurches the car forward while braking, basically fighting the attempt to slow the car down. I attribute this to aggressive downshifting, but is a safety issue because the operator then needs to compensate by pressing down on the brake pedal harder to stop th... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 17, 2021
Incident date: Jun 28, 2021
On my Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid model, the check engine light came on at less than 1000 miles. Porsche does not know why this happens but I've heard them claim that it's a software problem that has to do with how the car communicates with the charging system. Based on my research, there has been ma... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 16, 2021
Incident date: Sep 15, 2021
When the vehicle is decelerating and the transmission is in gear 2 the vehicle will lurch forward interfering/fighting with the normal operation of the brakes. This consistently happens when braking to a stop. The vehicle has 260 miles and I have driven it perhaps 4 - 5 times for a total of 30 mil... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 16, 2021
Incident date: Sep 15, 2021
When the vehicle is decelerating and the transmission is in gear 2 the vehicle will lurch forward interfering/fighting with the normal operation of the brakes. This consistently happens when braking to a stop. The vehicle has 260 miles and I have driven it perhaps 4 - 5 times for a total of 30 mil... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 15, 2021
Incident date: Sep 7, 2021
Check engine light thrown intermittently and dealer is unable to reproduce issue. Multiple incidents of the same issue by other owners. https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-9y0-2019/1248120-grr-cel-code-654-miles-on-new-21-cayenne.html Pattern is the same. Take delivery of new car, get CEL <1000 m... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

2021 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive) 19.0 23.0 20.0 Premium $3,800

CO2 Emissions: 432.0 g/mile (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 PORSCHE CAYENNE

466 manufacturer communications from 330 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM115
350000 EQUIPMENT102
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING76
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL20
200000 WHEELS17
130000 VISIBILITY10
220000 SEATS10
010000 STEERING9
No. 120-19-2 Apr 30, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Symptom based workshop manual for a noise symptom - rattling noises from engine compartment. Checking balance shaft bracing wheel and replacing if necessary - E3
No. 120-19-2 Apr 30, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Symptom based workshop manual for a noise symptom - rattling noises from engine compartment. Checking balance shaft bracing wheel and replacing if necessary - E3
No. 22-13 Apr 23, 2024
220000 SEATS
Technical information on a complaint - seat cover wrinkled
No. D677 Apr 14, 2024
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the brake pads - 992698151F
No. 2413 Apr 9, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne - squealing noises during light deceleration/coasting
No. 177-23 Apr 5, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WPR0 - recoding thermal management control unit
No. 20-24 Mar 29, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical information for an assessment of cracks on elastomer bearings on the front and rear axles.
No. 03-24 Mar 25, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on the manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
No. 2328.1 Mar 18, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2328.1 Mar 18, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2328.1 Mar 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2307.1 Mar 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the display of "coolant temperature too high"
No. 2109.2 Mar 6, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for critical 12v li-ion battery recycling.
No. 2116.3 Mar 1, 2024
150000 SEAT BELTS
Instructions on advanced technical information for the red warning on the instrument cluster. Occupant seat belt not fastened.
No. 2408 Feb 28, 2024
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Instructions on advanced technical information for the ignition lock error - B143C29
No. 2408 Feb 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the ignition lock error - B143C29
No. 2406 Feb 22, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the mobile phone inductive charger information
No. 2229.11 Feb 20, 2024
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne and 911 - conbox current draw discharges 12v battery
No. 2229.11 Feb 20, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne and 911 - conbox current draw discharges 12v battery
PIWIS2401j Feb 9, 2024
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
PIWIS2401j Feb 9, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.500.020
No. 31-20 Feb 8, 2024
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical information for a diagnosis and handling of 12 volt lithium ion battery
No. 31-20 Feb 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for a diagnosis and handling of 12 volt lithium ion battery
No. 166-21-1 Jan 30, 2024
061550 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
Technical information for Oil Leakage on Cylinder Head Cover: Insert Micro-Self-Locking Screw
No. 166-21-1 Jan 30, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical information for Oil Leakage on Cylinder Head Cover: Insert Micro-Self-Locking Screw
No. 166-21-1 Jan 30, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for Oil Leakage on Cylinder Head Cover: Insert Micro-Self-Locking Screw
No. 166-21-1 Jan 30, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for Oil Leakage on Cylinder Head Cover: Insert Micro-Self-Locking Screw
No. 2402 Jan 26, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne - roof sonsole rattles
No. 2402 Jan 26, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne - roof sonsole rattles
No. 2402 Jan 26, 2024
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne - roof sonsole rattles
No. 2121.1 Jan 2, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for ACC dynamic calibration fault
No. 167-23-2 Dec 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for the coolant warning light lights up - supposed coolant loss on coolant pump
No. 2332 Dec 7, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne auxiliary hydraulic pump for transmission oil fault
No. 2332 Dec 7, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne auxiliary hydraulic pump for transmission oil fault
No. 2323.1 Dec 6, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the surround camera intermittent operation
No. 2204.2 Dec 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on advanced technical information for broken valve springs
No. 174-23 Nov 29, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Technical information for little or no cooling power from air-conditioning system
No. 174-23 Nov 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for little or no cooling power from air-conditioning system
No. 2229.1 Nov 22, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information on the Cayenne and 911 conbox current draw discharges 12v battery
PIWIS2302s Nov 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 19-21 Nov 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Installation and conversion instructions for the GT3 RS
WPR0 Nov 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Porsche intranet posting with information on recoding thermal management control unit
No. 177-23 Nov 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for WPR0 - recoding thermal management control unit
No. 36-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C20 engine oils
No. 38-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C40 engine oils
No. 37-23 Nov 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils
PIWIS2302r Nov 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.040 & .041
PIWIS2302q Nov 7, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.035
No. 2016.2 Nov 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for troubleshooting AC charging
PIWIS2302p Nov 3, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.030 - .032
No. D654 Nov 2, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal involving the glass roof - 9J0877069EY and 9J0877069DY
No. 180-21 Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information on WMM7 - replacing VTS control unit
No. 2330 Oct 31, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions on advanced technical information for the permanent diagnostic trouble codes
No. 2328 Oct 19, 2023
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Installation and conversion instructions for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2328 Oct 19, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
Installation and conversion instructions for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2328 Oct 19, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Installation and conversion instructions for the Macan and Cayenne - front window motor without function
No. 2323 Oct 13, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Instructions on advanced technical information for the surround camera
No. 2327 Oct 11, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne GTS and Turbo - "wanted car"
PIWIS2302h Oct 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Special tools and equipment information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.050
PIWIS2302g Sep 29, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.045
No. 28-23 Sep 25, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for a complaint - check engine warning light active in conjunction with fault memory entry.
PIWIS2302f Sep 25, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.042
PIWIS2302e Sep 22, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information PIWIS tester update 42.250.040
PIWIS2302d Sep 19, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.032
PIWIS2302C Sep 14, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.250.030
WPH4 Sep 12, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Porsche intranet posting with information on recoding control unit for assistance systems - WPH4
PIWIS2302b Sep 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.025
No. 89-23 Sep 8, 2023
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Technical information for WPH4 - recoding control unit for assistance systems
PIWIS2302a Sep 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.020 & .022
No. 2314 Sep 6, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for all Porsche models. Diagnostic equipment standards.
No. 22-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C40 engine oils.
No. 21-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 20-23 Sep 5, 2023
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Manufacturers certificate for an overview of approved Porsche C20 engine oils.
PIWIS2301az Sep 5, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Information on PIWIS tester update 42.200.000 a?? 42.200.012
No. 68-21-2 Sep 5, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Symptom-based workshop manual for a rattling noise from the rear area of the exhaust system.
No. 2313 Sep 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Special tools and equipment information for the Pico Oscilloscope Extended Functionality
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D5 Aug 29, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Parts information for parts withdrawal on the locks made to original key code
No. D647 Aug 25, 2023
061510 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PUMP
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. D647 Aug 25, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Parts information on parts withdrawal for the oil pump
No. 2318 Aug 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on advanced technical information for the wall charger connect - ground fault troubleshooting
No. 2318 Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Information on advanced technical information for the wall charger connect - ground fault troubleshooting
No. 2117.1 Aug 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on advanced technical information for the connect registration and pairing PDI tips.
No. 2117.1 Aug 21, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Information on advanced technical information for the connect registration and pairing PDI tips.
No. 2229.9 Aug 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Information on advanced technical information for the Cayenne and 911 - conbox current draw discharges 12v battery
No. 2229.9 Aug 21, 2023
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Information on advanced technical information for the Cayenne and 911 - conbox current draw discharges 12v battery
No. 95-23 Aug 16, 2023
220000 SEATS
Symptom-based workshop manual for the Cayenne - front seat symptom. knocking/whinning noise from the seat frame.
No. 31-20 Aug 11, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Technical information for diagnosis and handling of the 12 volt lithium-ion battery
No. 29-18 Aug 11, 2023
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
Installation and conversion instructions for the trailer hitch on the Cayenne
No. 15-20 Aug 11, 2023
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Installation and conversion instructions for the Cayenne
No. 15-20 Aug 11, 2023
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Installation and conversion instructions for the Cayenne
No. 15-20 Aug 11, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
Installation and conversion instructions for the Cayenne
No. 10-23 Aug 4, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Instructions on manufacturers certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils.
No. 14-23 Jul 31, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturers certificate for allocation of approved engine oils
PIWIS2301as Jul 25, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information for PIWIS tester update 42.100.000, .010 & .011
No. 2316 Jul 25, 2023
220000 SEATS
Instructions on advanced technical information for the Cayenne - front seats make excessive noise during longitudinal adjustment
No. 2224.2 Jul 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Instructions for advanced technical information for the PCM and Porsche innodrive software temporarily unavailable
PIWIS2301ar Jul 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Information for PIWIS tester updates 42.000.050 & .051
No. 180-18-2 Jul 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical information for a complaint involving the cylinder head cover near the injector holes leaking.
No. 180-18-2 Jul 13, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical information for a complaint involving the cylinder head cover near the injector holes leaking.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, PORSCHE CAYENNE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA06005 Opened: Mar 15, 2006 , Closed: Mar 12, 2007
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003
SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
PORSCHE IS INITIATING A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION ACTION TO ADDRESS A CONDITION RELATED TO A FAULTY OR LOOSE CONNECTOR IN THE SIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM.PORSCHE'S TESTING HAS SHOWN THAT THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL NOT PREVENT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.THE FAULTY CONNECTOR WILL CAUSE THE CIRCUIT RESISTANCE TO EXCEED ... Read more
PE05060 Opened: Nov 10, 2005 , Closed: Mar 15, 2006
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION
DURING THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PHASE, ODI IDENTIFIED 76 OWNER COMPLAINTS AND 6,582 WARRANTY CLAIMS RELATED TO AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION FROM EITHER A FAULTY SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG MODULE OR WIRING HARNESS.TO DATE, THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION OF CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH REPORTED.PORSCHE REPORTS... Read more

PORSCHE CAYENNE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PORSCHE CAYENNE across all model years (2003, 2026).

67 Total Recalls
702 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
25 Reported Crashes
14 Reported Fires
4 Reported Deaths

PORSCHE CAYENNE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 1 8 View
2025 2 13 View
2024 4 9 View
2023 1 11 View
2022 2 4 View
2021 (current) 5 25
2020 4 39 View
2019 6 65 View
2018 1 18 View
2017 2 24 View
2016 2 56 View
2015 2 16 View
2014 3 76 View
2013 3 55 View
2012 4 34 View
2011 3 37 View
2010 2 1 View
2009 2 21 View
2008 3 38 View
2006 3 55 View
2005 4 43 View
2004 6 51 View
2003 2 3 View

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