The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING, accounting for 2 reports (40% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl and 4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 19 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2024 Porsche Cayenne belongs to the 3rd generation (Type 9YA/9YB) Cayenne platform spanning model years 2019–2026.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING (2 / 40%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–19 MPG (4 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Cayenne | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Cayenne Coupe | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $4,000 / yr |
| Cayenne S | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
| Cayenne S Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| e-Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| e-Hybrid Coupé SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| S e-Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| S e-Hybrid Coupé SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| turbo e-Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| turbo e-Hybrid Coupé SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Porsche Cayenne models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2024 Porsche Cayenne problems & component breakdown (4 categories) →
Affected Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Defect Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB2.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Summary: 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. 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."
Free Manufacturer 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 19, 2026.
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Summary: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.
View all 2024 Porsche Cayenne recalls & campaign history (5 campaigns) →