Model year 2020 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2020 Porsche Cayenne: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2020 Porsche Cayenne at 17–21 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 25 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
6
EPA combined mpg
17–21
NHTSA overall rating
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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, CAYENNE S E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE TURBO COUPE, CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO S HYB COUPE.
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.
2020 Porsche Cayenne recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recalls for the 2020 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.
Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger and 1 more component
NHTSA 21V318000Reported May 5, 2021
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. AMB0)
Components
Air bags: Sensor: Occupant classification: Front passenger; Seats
Units affected
136 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.
Risk
The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.
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.
Power train: Automatic transmission: Cooling unit and lines
NHTSA 20V271000Reported May 13, 2020
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. ALA5)
Units affected
1,805 (estimate)
Problem
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).
Risk
If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, 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 ALA5.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2020 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.
2020 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.
2020 Porsche Cayenne NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
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Frontal
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Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne S SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid SUV AWD
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo SUV AWD
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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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2020 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints
Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, most recently on Sep 9, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2020 Porsche Cayenne complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
7
Unknown or other
7
Electrical system
5
Power train
5
Service brakes
5
Air bags
3
Seat belts
2
Vehicle speed control
2
Back over prevention
1
Back over prevention: Camera system
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
