The Lemon IndexPorsche Cayenne recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2003–2025 Porsche Cayenne, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024 Park it: don't drive
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.
2,475 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V533000
Every recall 32
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Back over prevention · recall issued Dec 2025 · model years 2019–2025 New: most likely still open
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
172,107 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V896000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2024–2025
The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V634000
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2024 · model year 2024 Park it: don't drive
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.
2,475 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V533000
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2024
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.
2,934 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V527000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2003–2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2017
Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
222,858 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V656000
- Suspension · recall issued Jan 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.
1,241 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V040000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2021 · model year 2021
The screw connection between the steering column and steering box may fail, which can result in a detached steering column.
27 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V493000
- Seats · recall issued May 2021 · model years 2020–2021
The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.
136 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V318000
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- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2021 · model year 2021
The lock nut on the trailing arm of the rear axle may break due to stress corrosion.
1,568 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V271000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2020 · model year 2020
An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
1,805 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V271000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2019 · model years 2019–2020
The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.
44,128 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V735000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2019 · model years 2003–2006, 2008–2010
The bushing that attaches the gear selector lever.
99,665 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V446000
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding.
98 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V111000
- Suspension · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V112000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake.
14,110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V115000
- Equipment · recall issued Nov 2018 · model years 2017–2018
The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
142 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V844000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2018 · model year 2019
The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash.
415 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V751000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Sep 2017 · model years 2003–2006
These gasoline-powered vehicles have a fuel pump flange that may crack, allowing fuel to leak.
50,145 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V576000
- Engine · recall issued Jun 2017 · model year 2011
The affected vehicles have camshaft controllers that may come loose inside the engine, potentially resulting in an engine stall.
18,005 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V368000
- Brakes · recall issued Mar 2016 · model years 2011–2016
The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
88,300 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V169000
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2014 · model year 2015
Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specif…
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V824000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2013 · model years 2013–2014
In the affected vehicles, the calculated range of the remaining fuel displayed on the instrument cluster may be higher than the actual range.
207 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V506000
- Engine · recall issued Jul 2012 · model year 2012
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 PANAMERA TURBO, 2012 PANAMERA TURBO S, AND 2012 CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES.
270 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V329000
- Lights · recall issued Feb 2012 · model years 2011–2012
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S HYBRID, AND CAYENNE TURBO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012 BECAUSE THE HEADLAMPS MAY COME LOOSE AND DETACH…
20,278 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V065000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2008 · model year 2008
PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES.
- Seat belts · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2003–2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH …
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2004 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SEAT BELT LATCH ATTACHMENT BOLT IS INSUFFICIENT RIVETED.
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WAS INCORRECTLY ROUTED.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE GROUND CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SPIRAL RING OF THE TANK FILLER NECK AND THE CONNECTING PIPE TO THE FUEL TANK IS INADEQUATE, THE FLOW OF FUEL DURING REFUELING CAN CREATE AN ELECTROS…
- Seats · recall issued Feb 2004 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FRAMES WERE NOT ADEQUATELY WELDED.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2004 · model year 2004
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE HAD A TRANSFER CASE INSTALLED THAT COULD, DUE TO CHANGES IN THE HOUSING CASTING, RESULT IN THE OIL PUMP ROTATION.
- Equipment · recall issued Sep 2003 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE MISSING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AS REQUIRED BY PART 567.4(G)(3) AND (G)(4).
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Cayenne?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne have?
32 recall campaigns across model years 2003–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 77.
Which Porsche Cayenne year has the most recalls?
The 2004, with 9 campaigns. 2003: 9, 2019: 6, 2021: 5.
What are most Porsche Cayenne recalls about?
Suspension: 5 of the 32 campaigns. Then electrical (4) and fuel system, gasoline (4).
What is the newest Porsche Cayenne recall?
Back over prevention, filed Dec 2025 (NHTSA 25V896000): The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
What is the biggest Porsche Cayenne recall?
NHTSA 22V656000 (lights, Aug 2022) covers 222,858 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years.
How do I check if my Porsche Cayenne has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Porsche dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Porsche Cayenne: problems and best years · All Porsche recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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