The 2025 Porsche Cayenne has zero owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 13 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3L 6-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 4L 8-Cyl plug-in hybrid, 3l 6-cyl, and 4l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 17 to 19 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 53 MPGe (22 MPG on gasoline) with up to 29 miles of electric driving range. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year. The 2025 Porsche Cayenne belongs to the 3rd generation (Type 9YA/9YB) Cayenne platform spanning model years 2019–2026.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 17–19 MPG (13 variants • PHEV up to 53 MPGe)
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 e-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 53 MPGe (21 MPG) | 54 MPGe (23 MPG) | 53 MPGe (22 MPG) | 29 mi EV (460 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| Cayenne e-Hybrid Coupe Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 53 MPGe (21 MPG) | 54 MPGe (23 MPG) | 53 MPGe (22 MPG) | 29 mi EV (460 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 46 MPGe (21 MPG) | 48 MPGe (23 MPG) | 47 MPGe (22 MPG) | 24 mi EV (390 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe Plug-in Hybrid | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 46 MPGe (21 MPG) | 48 MPGe (23 MPG) | 47 MPGe (22 MPG) | 24 mi EV (390 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| Cayenne S E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 51 MPGe (21 MPG) | 53 MPGe (23 MPG) | 52 MPGe (22 MPG) | 27 mi EV (430 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| Cayenne S E-Hybrid Coupe Plug-in Hybrid | 3L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 51 MPGe (21 MPG) | 53 MPGe (23 MPG) | 52 MPGe (22 MPG) | 27 mi EV (430 mi total) | $3,450 / yr |
| 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 GTS | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Cayenne GTS Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Cayenne S | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Cayenne S Coupe | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 MPG | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $4,200 / yr |
| Cayenne Turbo GT | 4L 8-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 15 MPG | 20 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.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2025 Porsche Cayenne.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Porsche Cayenne models.
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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 2025 Porsche Cayenne problems & component breakdown (0 categories) →
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 2025 Porsche Cayenne recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →