Model year 2018 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2018 Porsche Cayenne: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 Porsche Cayenne at 17–22 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 14 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

17–22

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 S E-HYBRID.

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.

2018 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, newest first.

Equipment

NHTSA 18V844000 Reported Nov 28, 2018
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AJ12)
Units affected
142 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Risk
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 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.

2018 Porsche Cayenne EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombElectric rangeFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cayenne3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium18/24/20 mpg—$4,100432
Cayenne GTS3.6L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/19 mpg—$4,350476
Cayenne Platinum3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg—$4,350453
Cayenne S3.6L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/24/20 mpg—$4,100452
Cayenne S e-Hybrid3.0L 6-cyl supercharged plug-in hybridAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium Gas or Electricity / Electricity21/24/22 mpg
47 MPGe on electricity		14 mi$3,750261
Cayenne Turbo4.8L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/21/17 mpg—$4,850536
Cayenne Turbo S4.8L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium14/21/17 mpg—$4,850536

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.

2018 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.

2018 Porsche Cayenne NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 Porsche Cayenne GTS SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne Platinum SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—No
2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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.

2018 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, most recently on May 2, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 Porsche Cayenne complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system4
Engine3
Unknown or other3
Air bags2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control1
Power train1
Tires1
Visibility/wiper1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Porsche Cayenne model years

Porsche Cayenne by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Cayenne17–19 mpg15—
2025 Cayenne17–22 mpg26—
2024 Cayenne17–19 mpg55—
2023 Cayenne16–19 mpg25—
2022 Cayenne16–21 mpg34—
2021 Cayenne17–21 mpg721—
2020 Cayenne17–21 mpg625—
2019 Cayenne17–21 mpg847—
2017 Cayenne17–22 mpg219—
2016 Cayenne16–24 mpg240—
2015 Cayenne17–23 mpg315—

All Porsche Cayenne years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 Porsche models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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