{"id":"2019_porsche_cayenne","make":"Porsche","make_slug":"porsche","model":"Cayenne","model_slug":"cayenne","year":2019,"url":"/porsche/cayenne/2019/","pts":["phev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":41901,"model":"Cayenne e-Hybrid","pt":"phev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":20,"hwy":22,"comb":21,"cityA":46,"hwyA":46,"combA":46,"kwh100":72.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":13.0,"phev_comb":25,"charge240":3.0,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"99 kW DC Brushless","fuel":"Premium Gas or Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":284,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-3750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Fri Mar 25 00:00:00 EDT 2022"},{"id":41130,"model":"Cayenne","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":19,"hwy":23,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":427,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3700,"save_spend":-7250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":41131,"model":"Cayenne S","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":6,"displ":2.9,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":23,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":442,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3900,"save_spend":-8250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Tue Dec 18 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":41274,"model":"Cayenne Turbo","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":8,"displ":4.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":15,"hwy":19,"comb":17,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":529,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4550,"save_spend":-11500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"PRX","modified":"Thu May 02 00:00:00 EDT 2019"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"25V896000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2025-12-19","owner_notified":"2026-02-13","units":172107,"summary":"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.\"","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 searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ASB2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V841000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:CHARGING:CABLE/CORD:ONBOARD","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2023-12-13","owner_notified":"2024-10-24","units":41345,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years.  Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles.  When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.","consequence":"An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations.  Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024.  A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"APB6","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"20V270000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2020-05-13","owner_notified":"2020-09-08","units":2253,"summary":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Hybrid and Turbo S Hybrid Coupe vehicles.  The fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge.  The recall began September 8, 2020.  Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.  Porsche's number for this recall is ALA4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"ALA4","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"19V735000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-10-16","owner_notified":"2019-12-13","units":44128,"summary":"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, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles.  The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, \"Light vehicle brake systems.\"","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.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AKB8","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V111000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-02-21","owner_notified":"2019-04-19","units":98,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AKA0","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"19V112000","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-02-20","owner_notified":"2019-04-19","units":1,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AKA2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2019-02-20","owner_notified":"2019-04-19","units":14110,"summary":"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, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles.  The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out.  As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, \"Light vehicle brake systems.\"","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.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AKA1/AKA0","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V751000","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER","mfr":"Porsche Cars North America, Inc.","reported":"2018-10-24","owner_notified":"2018-11-30","units":415,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"AJ09","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":8,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":42,"crash":1,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Air Bags",11],["Electrical System",10],["Unspecified",9],["Power Train",6],["Service Brakes",5],["Exterior Lighting",5]],"by_year":{"2019":2,"2020":4,"2021":5,"2022":3,"2023":5,"2024":1,"2025":10,"2026":12},"excerpts":[["2025-11-09","Engine","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 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Engine Control fault \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Driving permitted \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Visit workshop.\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph to around 55 mph, even though my\u2026"],["2025-08-27","Air Bags","Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out, I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the air bags might not deploy properly . the Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it . this is a very common issue ."],["2025-08-18","Air Bags","leather dashboard bubbles up and could effect the deployment of the passenger airbag"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[],"popularity":125,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":21,"ncap":null,"complaints":42},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}