2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne Turbo; the most frequently affected component is equipment. Owners filed 13 complaints, most often about unknown or other. Among the 15 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints13

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Recalls (1)

EquipmentCampaign 18V844000 · 28 Nov 2018

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 13 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Unknown or other3 · 23%

Engine3 · 23%

Electrical system3 · 23%

Fuel/propulsion system2 · 15%

Air bags2 · 15%

Power train1 · 8%

Visibility/wiper1 · 8%

Tires1 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20181

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20212

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From owner complaints

Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile away. Front drive shaft had collapsed and fallen down, according to the mechanic.
Power train · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

When trying to accelerate into traffic vehicle will experience what feels like a dead spot in the accelerator and then lurch forward at a high speed this condition has been reported on numerous complaint site concerning various porsche vehicles and specificall concerning porsche cayenne dealer says car is fine.unsafe…
Fuel/propulsion system · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

The car lost power and stalled on the highway without warning, the road was the garden stat parkway in new jersey , happened in mid night
Unknown or other · Nov 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

This is not accident related, but what appears to be a systemic issue related to Cayenne and Macan leather dashboards. The issue is related to delamination of the leather dash cover that can impede the safe deployment of the passenger airbag. Many cars are affected and the repair can be a significant expense to owners…
Air bags · Oct 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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