Porsche Cayenne years to avoid and best years
Newer Porsche Cayenne years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2019 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (44 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 13 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 40 complaints). The Porsche Cayenne 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 6 of 44 complaints name Air bags, Unknown or other.
Data as of .
2022
2015
2013
2025–26
Porsche Cayenne reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Porsche Cayenne. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 4 | 4 | 1 | Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance | 18.1 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 19.9 |
| 2024 → | 2 | 5 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 18 |
| 2023 → | 1 | 5 | 1 | Electrical system, Speed control, Unknown or other | 17.5 |
| 2022 → Fewest | 0 | 3 | 2 | Electrical system, Back-over prevention | 17.5 |
| 2021 → | 3 | 21 | 5 | Electrical system | 18.8 |
| 2020 → | 2 | 24 | 4 | Engine | 19.1 |
| 2019 → Most | 4 | 44 | 6 | Air bags, Unknown or other | 19.8 |
| 2018 → | 1 | 13 | 1 | Air bags | 19.1 |
| 2017 → | 1 | 17 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 19.1 |
| 2016 → | 3 | 40 | 2 | Air bags, Unknown or other | 19.4 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 13 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 20.3 |
| 2014 → | 3 | 53 | 3 | Powertrain | 18.3 |
| 2013 → Fewest | 0 | 40 | 3 | Powertrain | 18.7 |
| 2012 → | 1 | 36 | 4 | Powertrain | 18.4 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40 (Porsche-approved; ~7.2 qt with filter on typical fills) · 7.2 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 255/55R18, 265/50R19, 275/45R20 or 295/35R21 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 16V-169 covers certain 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles whose brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pedal to dislodge; Porsche installs the circlip and inspects the assembly. Recall 22V-656 covers certain 2003-2020 Cayenne (and other Porsche) vehicles whose low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screw caps may be missing, so the lamps can be mis-aimed (FMVSS 108); dealers inspect and install missing caps.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20, 0W-30 or 5W-30 (Porsche-approved; ~7.6–8.0 qt with filter by engine)
- Tire size
- 255/55R19, 275/50R19, 275/45R20, 285/40R21 or 315/35R21 (trim-dependent; staggered packages vary) front / 255/55R19–315/35R21 (trim-dependent; staggered packages vary) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 22V-656 includes certain 2019-2020 Cayenne vehicles among a group of Porsches whose low-beam headlight adjustment-screw caps may be missing, allowing mis-aimed lamps (FMVSS 108). Dealers inspect and install missing caps. Confirm open campaigns by VIN; later 9YA years may not be in this campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Which Porsche Cayenne years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2022 at 0 (from 3 complaints), 2015 at 0 (from 13 complaints), and 2013 at 0 (from 40 complaints).
Which Porsche Cayenne year has the most owner complaints?
2019 has the most complaints per year, at 4 (44 complaints). On the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, 6 of 44 complaints name Air bags, Unknown or other.
How do Porsche Cayenne owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Porsche Cayenne years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Porsche Cayenne years are too early to compare?
The Porsche Cayenne 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What engine oil does a Porsche Cayenne use?
92A models commonly list Porsche-approved 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40 (~7.2 qt); 9YA models commonly list 0W-20/0W-30/5W-30 (~7.6–8.0 qt by engine).
What tire sizes does a Porsche Cayenne use?
OEM sizes commonly span 18–21 inch packages such as 255/55R18 through 295/35R21 (92A) and 255/55R19 through 315/35R21 (9YA).
What brake-pedal recall covers certain Cayenne models?
NHTSA recall 16V-169 covers certain 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles whose brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip; Porsche installs the circlip and related hardware.