Model year 2019 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2019 Porsche Cayenne: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Porsche Cayenne at 17–21 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls and 47 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
8
EPA combined mpg
17–21
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 E-HYBRID, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE TURBO.
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.
2019 Porsche Cayenne recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, newest first.
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera
NHTSA 25V896000Reported Dec 19, 2025
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. ASB2)
Units affected
172,107 (estimate)
Problem
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."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. APB6)
Units affected
41,345 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.
Risk
An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.
Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA 20V270000Reported May 13, 2020
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. ALA4)
Units affected
2,253 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Hybrid and Turbo S Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA4.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AKB8)
Components
Service brakes; Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
Units affected
44,128 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Risk
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
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. Note: This recall supersedes recall 19V115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera and 1 more component
NHTSA 19V111000Reported Feb 21, 2019
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AKA0)
Components
Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera; Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices: Interior
Units affected
98 (estimate)
Problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Risk
A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AKA2)
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AKA1/AKA0)
Components
Service brakes; Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel
Units affected
14,110 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Risk
If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AJ09)
Units affected
415 (estimate)
Problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 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.
2019 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.
2019 Porsche Cayenne NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV AWD
Not rated
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No
2019 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD
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Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
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No
2019 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD
Not rated
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No
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV AWD
Not rated
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Not rated
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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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2019 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 1 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 2019 Porsche Cayenne complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Unknown or other
12
Air bags
11
Electrical system
9
Engine
6
Power train
6
Exterior lighting
5
Service brakes
5
Vehicle speed control
4
Back over prevention
3
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control
3
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
