2020 Porsche Cayenne S
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 48 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne S. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, there was a rough hard deceleration. The contact stated that the vehicle lurched forward causing the driver to apply the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-19
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2021-06-25Air bags, seats21V318000 Porsche 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Porsche Cayenne S — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V318000 · Air bags, seats
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.