Model year 2026 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2026 Porsche Cayenne: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Porsche Cayenne at 17–19 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

17–19

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

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.

2026 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2026 Porsche Cayenne, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 25V634000 Reported Sep 23, 2025
Filed by
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. ASA9)
Units affected
177 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2026 Porsche Cayenne fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.

2026 Porsche Cayenne EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Cayenne3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350469
Cayenne Coupe3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/23/19 mpg$4,350469
Cayenne GTS4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/22/18 mpg$4,550512
Cayenne GTS Coupe4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/22/18 mpg$4,550489
Cayenne S4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/21/18 mpg$4,550492
Cayenne S Coupe4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/21/18 mpg$4,550492
Cayenne Turbo GT4.0L 8-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium15/20/17 mpg$4,850521

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.

2026 Porsche Cayenne crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Porsche Cayenne (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

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.

2026 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Porsche Cayenne, most recently on Oct 20, 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 2026 Porsche Cayenne complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Electrical system2
Lane departure: Blind spot detection2
Back over prevention: Warnings1
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings1
Power train1
Vehicle speed control1

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
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—
2018 Cayenne17–22 mpg114—
2017 Cayenne17–22 mpg219—
2016 Cayenne16–24 mpg240—
2015 Cayenne17–23 mpg315—

All Porsche Cayenne years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Porsche models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 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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