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2020 Porsche Cayenne

Plug-in hybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
10 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
43 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical6
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA24
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA21 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cayenne e-Hybrid, is EPA-rated at 21 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 24 complaints, most often about the engine.

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)14 mi electric713 h$3,700
Cayenne e-Hybrid CoupePlug-in hybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless202221 (25 MPGe blended)14 mi electric713 h$3,700
Cayenne Turbo S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless162018 (21 MPGe blended)12 mi electric763 h$4,300
Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid CoupePlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless162018 (21 MPGe blended)12 mi electric763 h$4,300
CayenneGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192320———$3,900
Cayenne CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo192320———$3,900
Cayenne SGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182220———$3,900
Cayenne S CoupeGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo182219———$4,100
Cayenne TurboGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo151917———$4,550
Cayenne Turbo CoupeGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo151917———$4,550

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 42580, 42581, 42805, 42806, 41684, 42490, 41685, 42491, 41607, 42492.

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Recalls (6)

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.
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Seats

AMB0
136 vehicles
ProblemPorsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.RiskThe front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.
NHTSA campaign 21V318000reported May 5, 2021Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
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Power Train

ALA5
1,805 vehicles
ProblemPorsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).RiskIf transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.FixPorsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, 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 ALA5.
NHTSA campaign 20V271000reported May 13, 2020Porsche 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.
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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.

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
24complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2021: 4 · 2022: 3 · 2023: 1 · 2024: 3 · 2025: 3 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Unspecified7
Engine6
Service Brakes5
Electrical System5
Power Train5
Air Bags3

What owners describe

“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and is bubbling on the entire top where the Airbag sits. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing the entire dashboard! This is a very common issue with Porsche, and a safety concer…”Jul 11, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“My 2020 Porsche Cayenne has experienced leather dashboard delamination, with the leather separating, shrinking, and lifting from the dashboard substrate on both the driver and passenger sides. The delamination extends across the upper dashboard, including areas adjacent to the passenger airbag deployment zone. I am con…”Jun 28, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“"Engine temperature too high. Park vehicle and allow engine to cool". warning at 50,000 miles which the mechanic says this is a huge problem with all Porsche, Audi and VW due to water coolant changeover valve which fails and also stated that Porsche is aware and should have a "bulletin" open on this issue?”May 26, 2026 · Engine · 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

2019 Porsche Cayenne

8 recalls · 42 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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