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2019 Porsche Cayenne

Plug-in hybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
35 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA42
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2019 Porsche Cayenne is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cayenne e-Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 42 complaints, most often about the air bags.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Cayenne e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless202221 (25 MPGe blended)13 mi electric723 h$3,700
CayenneGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192321———$3,700
Cayenne SGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182320———$3,900
Cayenne TurboGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo151917———$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 41901, 41130, 41131, 41274.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Back Over Prevention

ASB2
172,107 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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."RiskA rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V896000reported Dec 19, 2025Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
!critical

Electrical System

APB6
41,345 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskAn overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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 numbe
NHTSA campaign 23V841000reported Dec 13, 2023Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

ALA4
2,253 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 20V270000reported May 13, 2020Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Electrical System

AKB8
44,128 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 brRiskIf 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.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V735000reported Oct 16, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
○minor

Back Over Prevention

AKA0
98 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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."RiskA 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.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V111000reported Feb 21, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Suspension

AKA2
1 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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.RiskLoose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V112000reported Feb 20, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Electrical System

AKA1/AKA0
14,110 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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 StaRiskIf 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.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V115000reported Feb 20, 2019Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
▲high

Seat Belts

AJ09
415 vehicles
ProblemPorsche 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."RiskIf the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.FixPorsche 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V751000reported Oct 24, 2018Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

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

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
42complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2019: 2 · 2020: 4 · 2021: 5 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 5 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 10 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Air Bags11
Electrical System10
Unspecified9
Power Train6
Service Brakes5
Exterior Lighting5

What owners describe

“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.â€� Moments later, the vehicle suddenly lost power and decelerated from about ~75 mph to around 55 mph, even though my…”Nov 9, 2025 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“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 .”Aug 27, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“leather dashboard bubbles up and could effect the deployment of the passenger airbag”Aug 18, 2025 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other Cayenne model years

B

2026 Porsche Cayenne

1 recalls · 3 complaints

B

2025 Porsche Cayenne

2 recalls · 6 complaints

F

2024 Porsche Cayenne

5 recalls · 5 complaints

B

2023 Porsche Cayenne

2 recalls · 5 complaints

C

2022 Porsche Cayenne

3 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2021 Porsche Cayenne

7 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2020 Porsche Cayenne

6 recalls · 24 complaints

A

2018 Porsche Cayenne

1 recalls · 14 complaints

B

2017 Porsche Cayenne

2 recalls · 17 complaints

B

2016 Porsche Cayenne

2 recalls · 39 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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