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2023 Porsche Cayenne

Plug-in hybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
11 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
B
Safety Signal
82 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA5
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Porsche Cayenne is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cayenne, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of B. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Cayenne Turbo S e-HybridPlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless172018 (22 MPGe blended)15 mi electric823 h$4,300
Cayenne Turbo S e-Hybrid CoupePlug-in hybridAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo + 99 kW DC Brushless172018 (22 MPGe blended)15 mi electric823 h$4,300
CayenneGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172219———$4,100
Cayenne CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172219———$4,100
Cayenne SGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo162218———$4,300
Cayenne S CoupeGasAWD2.9L 6-cyl turbo162118———$4,300
Cayenne GTSGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo151917———$4,550
Cayenne GTS CoupeGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo151917———$4,550
Cayenne Turbo CoupeGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152017———$4,550
Cayenne TurboGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo141916———$4,850
Cayenne Turbo GTGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo141916———$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46259, 46260, 45707, 47694, 45708, 45709, 45713, 45714, 45712, 45710.

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Recalls (2)

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.

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
5complaints filed

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

Filed per year: 2024: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Unspecified3
Electrical System2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Visibility/Wiper1
Steering1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners describe

“On the afternoon of June 24, 2026, at approximately 5:40 PM, I experienced a severe, sudden braking system failure that directly caused a rear-end collision. I was driving my 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid on the highway, traveling to a concert scheduled for 7:00 PM. The highway traffic was heavy and slow-moving (stop-a…”Jun 29, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report
“i was driving my car and at a stop sign i started accelerating when the light turned green - i must have been going 45 mPH after the light and all of a sudden my car went into hyper acceleration speeding up to 80 mph, i was pumping my brakes and the car was still raging to accelerate. I almost ran into a semi truck in …”Sep 12, 2025 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report
“In-car entertainment, transmissions controls, audio controls, climate controls (front and rear) , car will shut off without turning the key in off position, often times the vehicle will just terminate a call with no warning - no explantion, the rear camera on the screen in reverse show the rear of the car but it stays …”Jan 7, 2025 · Electrical System · 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

C

2022 Porsche Cayenne

3 recalls · 3 complaints

F

2021 Porsche Cayenne

7 recalls · 21 complaints

F

2020 Porsche Cayenne

6 recalls · 24 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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