2020 Porsche Cayenne S

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2020 Porsche Cayenne S
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:49:54.989Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Porsche Cayenne S Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2003: 4 complaints 2003 2004: 48 complaints 2005: 10 complaints 2005 2006: 13 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 5 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2011: 17 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2024: 0 complaints 2024
2020: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
20034
200448
200510
200613
20071
20085
20090
201117
20126
20130
20140
20150
20190
20201
20210
20240

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, 20211119

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210625 — air bags, seats

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.

Campaign 21V318000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Porsche Cayenne S — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V318000 (air bags, seats) has been completed.

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.