https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Porsche Cayenne. en-us Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:38:37 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2177165 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The attached photos show several instances where the car’s safety systems failed. These cases have been erratic, and begin and end frequently. The car is under warranty, but my dealer cannot discern what causes the problems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2177166 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The attached photos show several instances where the car’s safety systems failed. These cases have been erratic, and begin and end frequently. The car is under warranty, but my dealer cannot discern what causes the problems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2177167 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The attached photos show several instances where the car’s safety systems failed. These cases have been erratic, and begin and end frequently. The car is under warranty, but my dealer cannot discern what causes the problems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2173849 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car was driven from Cheshire, CT to Old Tappan, NJ about 90 miles, just under two hours drive time. Combination of highway and back roads. The car was in drive in comfort mode proceeding slowly (approx 20 mph) down a street within a condo complex. As I approached the driveway I lightly braked, turned into the driveway then lightly pressed the accelerator to bring the car up the driveway apron https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2173850 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car was driven from Cheshire, CT to Old Tappan, NJ about 90 miles, just under two hours drive time. Combination of highway and back roads. The car was in drive in comfort mode proceeding slowly (approx 20 mph) down a street within a condo complex. As I approached the driveway I lightly braked, turned into the driveway then lightly pressed the accelerator to bring the car up the driveway apron https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2173851 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The car was driven from Cheshire, CT to Old Tappan, NJ about 90 miles, just under two hours drive time. Combination of highway and back roads. The car was in drive in comfort mode proceeding slowly (approx 20 mph) down a street within a condo complex. As I approached the driveway I lightly braked, turned into the driveway then lightly pressed the accelerator to bring the car up the driveway apron https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2167874 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Last month I began experiencing a strong fuel odor after driving, most noticeable outside the driver-side rear door area, which aligns with the warning sign described in the recall report. This is a time-sensitive safety concern. [XXX] (PCNA 573 filing with NHTSA). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2166131 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SAFETY ASSESSMENT: 2019 Porsche Cayenne S Dashboard Material Failure Vehicle Identification: VIN [XXX] , Current Odometer: 46639 Assessment Date: 12/11/2025 Evaluator: [XXX] , Registered Owner/Operator ________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The dashboard upper assembly in this vehicle exhibits progressive adhesive delamination and synthetic leather separation (colloquially “bub https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2166132 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT SAFETY ASSESSMENT: 2019 Porsche Cayenne S Dashboard Material Failure Vehicle Identification: VIN [XXX] , Current Odometer: 46639 Assessment Date: 12/11/2025 Evaluator: [XXX] , Registered Owner/Operator ________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The dashboard upper assembly in this vehicle exhibits progressive adhesive delamination and synthetic leather separation (colloquially “bub https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2164523 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage and exiting the vehicle, the contact smelled an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed with a crack in the filter flange informed the contact was informed that the filter flange needed to be replaced. The vehicle https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2161507 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Porsche leather dashboard shrunk and is loose; I was told airbags may not deploy correctly. Porche recommended replacing the dashboard. This is a very common issue. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2161508 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Porsche leather dashboard shrunk and is loose; I was told airbags may not deploy correctly. Porche recommended replacing the dashboard. This is a very common issue. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2159186 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile away. Front drive shaft had collapsed and fallen down, according to the mechanic. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2156520 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Case Number: 1170739 – Additional Evidence Submission I would like to provide an additional document for Case #1170739. The manufacturer (Porsche Cars North America) stated in writing that the vehicle is “safe to drive even with warning indicators illuminated,” but in the same communication offered a rental vehicle if I found this “inconvenient.” These two statements cannot logically coexist, an https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2156521 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Case Number: 1170739 – Additional Evidence Submission I would like to provide an additional document for Case #1170739. The manufacturer (Porsche Cars North America) stated in writing that the vehicle is “safe to drive even with warning indicators illuminated,” but in the same communication offered a rental vehicle if I found this “inconvenient.” These two statements cannot logically coexist, an https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2155208 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2155209 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2155285 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety-related defects involving the electrical, cooling, and fuel systems of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. The vehicle was initially brought to the authorized Porsche dealership due to an electrical system error, and the dealer kept the vehicle for an extended period. After approximately five months, the vehicle was returned to me without a clear explanation of the https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2155286 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety-related defects involving the electrical, cooling, and fuel systems of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. The vehicle was initially brought to the authorized Porsche dealership due to an electrical system error, and the dealer kept the vehicle for an extended period. After approximately five months, the vehicle was returned to me without a clear explanation of the https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2155287 Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT I am reporting a series of safety-related defects involving the electrical, cooling, and fuel systems of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. The vehicle was initially brought to the authorized Porsche dealership due to an electrical system error, and the dealer kept the vehicle for an extended period. After approximately five months, the vehicle was returned to me without a clear explanation of the https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2153072 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The dashboard material cover is pulling away lifting up from the dashboard where air bags are located.Not safe https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2153079 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rotary volume control knob on the center console of my 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe detached during normal, routine interior cleaning while the vehicle was stationary. The knob lifted off the control shaft with minimal contact from a standard handheld vacuum nozzle. This indicates that the retention mechanism of the control knob is insufficient and may represent a manufacturing or design defect. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2153080 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rotary volume control knob on the center console of my 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe detached during normal, routine interior cleaning while the vehicle was stationary. The knob lifted off the control shaft with minimal contact from a standard handheld vacuum nozzle. This indicates that the retention mechanism of the control knob is insufficient and may represent a manufacturing or design defect. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2153081 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The rotary volume control knob on the center console of my 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe detached during normal, routine interior cleaning while the vehicle was stationary. The knob lifted off the control shaft with minimal contact from a standard handheld vacuum nozzle. This indicates that the retention mechanism of the control knob is insufficient and may represent a manufacturing or design defect. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2149152 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Multiple dash messages indicating failure of driver assistance systems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2149153 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Multiple dash messages indicating failure of driver assistance systems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2149154 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Multiple dash messages indicating failure of driver assistance systems. https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2147119 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2019 Porsche Cayenne S on the freeway, the check-engine light came on, followed by a message on the dashboard that read “Engine Control fault – Driving permitted – Visit workshop.” Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph to around 55 mph, even though my foot was still on the accelerator. I am [XXX] pregnant and had our [XXX] child in th https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2147120 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2019 Porsche Cayenne S on the freeway, the check-engine light came on, followed by a message on the dashboard that read “Engine Control fault – Driving permitted – Visit workshop.” Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph to around 55 mph, even though my foot was still on the accelerator. I am [XXX] pregnant and had our [XXX] child in th https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne https://plaincars.com/make/porsche-cayenne#complaint-2147121 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT While driving my 2019 Porsche Cayenne S on the freeway, the check-engine light came on, followed by a message on the dashboard that read “Engine Control fault – Driving permitted – Visit workshop.” Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph to around 55 mph, even though my foot was still on the accelerator. I am [XXX] pregnant and had our [XXX] child in th