2019 Porsche Cayenne
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
23% · 11 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The dashboard is peeling up and is unsafe due to airbag being underneath the leather dash. If airbag was to blow it would not function correctly due to dashboard leather peeling. Could potentially injur passenger or not deploy at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Electrical system
21% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing software.
Show complaint excerpts
2019 Porsche Cayennes (and other Porsche models) have LiFe P04 lithium batteries that have an internal Battery Control Module that causes a "Battery Low " indication.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-13
Power train
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
When car downshifts from 2nd gear to 1st gear, it lunges / jerks forward, even as brakes are applied. Porsche mechanic and Porsche Cars North America both indicate nothing is wrong with the transmission. THIS IS A CONSTANT ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-19
Also filed under Engine
Engine
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The Waste Gate Arm has broken on my 2019 Cayenne. This is a widely known issue with Porsches. Feels like this needs a recall. It is absurd to me that the dealers want to replace the whole turbo unit at $7-9k when a simple weld can fix.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Service brakes
11% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Several times a month when my car comes to a stop the brakes malfunction and the brake pedal goes to the floor and the power steering stops working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-27
Also filed under Steering
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-11-30Seat belts18V751000 Porsche 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.
Remedy: Porsche 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.
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2019-04-19Suspension19V112000 Porsche 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.
Remedy: Porsche 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.
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2019-04-19Electrical system, service brakes19V115000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Remedy: Porsche 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.
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2019-04-19Back over prevention, visibility19V111000 Porsche 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.
Remedy: Porsche 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.
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2019-12-13Electrical system, service brakes19V735000 Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Remedy: Porsche 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.
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2026-02-13Back over prevention25V896000 Porsche 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.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Porsche Cayenne — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V751000 · Seat belts
- Recall 19V112000 · Suspension
- Recall 19V115000 · Electrical system, service brakes
- Recall 19V111000 · Back over prevention, visibility
- Recall 19V735000 · Electrical system, service brakes
- Recall 25V896000 · Back over prevention
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FAQ
- Is the 2019 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Porsche Cayenne is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.