Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne has 4 recalls, 23 complaints.
4
Recalls
23
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 9, 2026
20V271000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the v...
21V318000
SEATS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne...
19V735000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamer...
25V896000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 20...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2020 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and is bubbling on the entire top where the Airbag sits. I was told... |
| May 15, 2026 | ENGINE | "Engine temperature too high. Park vehicle and allow engine to cool". warning at 50,000 miles which ... |
| May 11, 2026 | AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2020 Porsche Cayenne has experienced leather dashboard delamination, with the leather separating,... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Vehicle: 2020 Porsche Cayenne VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 41,918 Complaint: My 2020 Porsche Cayenne exhibi... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that the front driver’s side seat belt f... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | A coolant hose located on the top of the engine developed a leak that caused the engine to overheat.... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | Seat belt and airbag indication lights and sound alarms remain on and notifying on the dashboard reg... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ENGINE | There is a major issue with the coolant pump/water pump on the V8 4.0L engine. Every 30,000ish miles... |
| Feb 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Nearly 25% of the total time I have owned this Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (146 out of 564 days), it... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that an abnormal tapping noise was comin... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Everytime when vehicle coming to a stop car lurches forward few feets. It just happens when car down... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Rearview- back up camera works intermittently. Took it to my mechanic replaced battery and camera, ... |
| Oct 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Rear camera and surround views cameras not working intermittently. |
| Jul 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The car is very jerky, I bought in for engine or transmission mount because the idle shakes the whol... |
| Aug 7, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | beginning in August 2022, I have had repeated problems with the battery in my 2022 Cayenne. if the ... |
| Apr 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Jan 9, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I applied the gas pedal & the pedal seemed to stick . The vehicle kept accelerating after I took my ... |
| Oct 12, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | When downshifting and just before Coming to a complete stop and vehicle lurches/surges forward even ... |
| Apr 26, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | MY PORSCHE 2020 S HAS BREAKING ISSUES WHEN IN SPORT MODE. WHEN THE CAR DOWNSHIFTS FROM 3RD TO 2ND G... |