Model year 2016 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2016 Porsche Cayenne: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2016 Porsche Cayenne at 16–24 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 40 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
2
EPA combined mpg
16–24
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE TURBO S.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Porsche dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2016 Porsche Cayenne recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, newest first.
Exterior lighting: Headlights
NHTSA 22V656000Reported Aug 30, 2022
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. ANB4)
Units affected
222,858 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AG02)
Units affected
88,300 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.
Risk
If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2016 Porsche Cayenne fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2016 Porsche Cayenne crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2016 Porsche Cayenne NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2016 Porsche Cayenne Diesel SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S SUV AWD
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No
2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV AWD
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No
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2016 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, most recently on Sep 13, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2016 Porsche Cayenne complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
16
Air bags
11
Power train
7
Engine
5
Exterior lighting
5
Fuel/propulsion system
5
Electrical system
3
Exterior lighting: Headlights
1
Lane departure: Assist
1
Steering
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
