NHTSA lists 45 complaints for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 1 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as PORSCHE CAYENNE.
Recalls
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6 recalls.
Date: 2025-12-19. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 (excerpt)
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-10-16. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, C (excerpt)
Consequence: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKB8. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-21. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Consequence: A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-20. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Pa (excerpt)
Consequence: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-20. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.
Consequence: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA2.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-10-24. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
832 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 244 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 172 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 91 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 85 |
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| ENGINE | 74 |
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| STRUCTURE | 42 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 37 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 21 |
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11037849
Date: 2026-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
11037808
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche A40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all vehicles from model year 1997 to 2020, for which A40 engine oils are assigned. Model years 1997-2001 are not available for selection in the system.
11037812
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin includes all models back to model year 1984, for which C30 engine oils are allocated.
11037813
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils. Note that the bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C20 engine oils are allocated.
11037816
Date: 2026-09-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils. Note that this bulletin covers all models back to model year 1984, for which C40 engine oils are allocated.
11037868
Date: 2026-09-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.
Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
11037805
Date: 2026-09-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)
11037800
Date: 2026-09-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Technical Information for Yellow Warning Message a All-Wheel Drive System Malfunctiona , a C12BEF6a and a C133700a in the All-Wheel Electronics Control Unit
11037858
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Technical Information for Campaign WTK4 a Reset Vehicle Electrical System Battery
11037860
Date: 2026-09-01. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Porsche intranet posting with Campaign WTK4 information