2019 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls (42 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne is Electrical (14% of 42 owner reports). There are 7 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Electrical — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 42 complaints · 7 recalls

What problems show up on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

6 of 42 filings named Electrical (14% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Lights (5 reports).

There are 7 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Seat belts, Rear camera / backup safety, Suspension, and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2018 has 12 reports on file; this year has 42. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2019 Porsche Cayenne

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 7 campaigns on file below.
  2. Electrical. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on.
  3. Lights. Walk around the vehicle: headlights, brake lights and turn signals all working.
  4. Airbags. Confirm the airbag light behaves normally and that open airbag recalls are closed.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Electrical. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Electrical 6 complaints · 14.3% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 1
  • Fires 0
  • Injuries 0
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) appears in 6 of 42 owner complaints (14.3%) in this vehicle snapshot. Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 6 complaints, 14.3% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 6 · 14.3% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 5 complaints, 11.9% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 5 · 11.9% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 4 complaints, 9.5% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 4 · 9.5% Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION): 4 complaints, 9.5% of reports Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 4 · 9.5% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 4 complaints, 9.5% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 4 · 9.5% Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE): 3 complaints, 7.1% of reports Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 3 · 7.1% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 3 complaints, 7.1% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 3 · 7.1% Engine (ENGINE): 1 complaints, 2.4% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 1 · 2.4% Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE): 1 complaints, 2.4% of reports Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 1 · 2.4% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 15 complaints, 35.7% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 15 · 35.7% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 6 14.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 5 11.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 4 9.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) 4 9.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 4 9.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) 3 7.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 3 7.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 1 2.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Lane keeping (LANE DEPARTURE) 1 2.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 15 35.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2019; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2018. 2019-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2023-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2023-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2024-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q2: 3 owner reports 3 2025-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2026-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 Owner reports Oct 2018 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 18V751000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V751000 Recall campaign 19V112000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V112000 Recall campaign 19V115000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V115000 Recall campaign 19V111000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V111000 Recall campaign 19V735000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V735000 Recall campaign 23V841000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V841000 Recall campaign 25V896000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V896000 Investigation DP22005 ● Investigation DP22005
  • Campaign 23V841000 was reported 1,058 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V896000 was reported 1,615 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2019-Q2 Owner reports 1
2019-Q4 Owner reports 1
2020-Q1 Owner reports 1
2020-Q2 Owner reports 1
2020-Q3 Owner reports 1
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q1 Owner reports 1
2021-Q3 Owner reports 2
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q1 Owner reports 1
2022-Q2 Owner reports 1
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2023-Q1 Owner reports 1
2023-Q2 Owner reports 1
2023-Q3 Owner reports 2
2023-Q4 Owner reports 1
2024-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q2 Owner reports 3
2025-Q3 Owner reports 4
2025-Q4 Owner reports 3
2026-Q1 Owner reports 3
2026-Q2 Owner reports 6
2026-Q3 Owner reports 3
Recall campaign 1 18V751000
Recall campaign 1 19V112000
Recall campaign 1 19V115000
Recall campaign 1 19V111000
Recall campaign 1 19V735000
Recall campaign 1 23V841000
Recall campaign 1 25V896000
Defect investigation 1 DP22005
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-09-06 Open source record

Safety Recalls (7)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Seat belts, Rear camera / backup safety, Suspension, and Electrical.

  1. Recall campaign 18V751000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 19V111000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 19V112000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA2.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 19V115000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
    Remedy:
    Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 19V735000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 23V841000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 25V896000

    Rear camera / backup safety

    Report date
    Component:
    Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
    Consequence:
    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.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Safety incident filters
Showing 4 of 42 complaints · page 1 of 2
2026-08-26Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
NHTSA ODI 11759710
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed an unknown red warning message. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle was inspected. The dealer had not provided a diagnostic test information. The contact was informed that parts were unavailable. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts would be available within two months. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
2026-07-22Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
NHTSA ODI 11752100
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera failed to provide a rear-view image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention); and associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2026-07-15Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11750486
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The dashboard is peeling up and is unsafe due to airbag being underneath the leather dash. If airbag was to blow it would not function correctly due to dashboard leather peeling. Could potentially injur passenger or not deploy at all.
2026-06-28Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11747045
CrashFireInjuryDeath
2019 Porsche Cayenne Turbo (EA825 4.0L V8, VIN [XXX]). Vacuum-actuated water pump seal failure caused coolant infiltration of the vacuum system on two separate occasions during the CPO warranty period. The vacuum system on this engine supplies the brake servo (brake booster) — a safety-critical connection documented in Porsche and Audi's own engineering literature for this engine (NHTSA document MC-XXX). First failure: XXX (92,916 miles, RO XXX). Towed in overheating. Technician documented coolant infiltrating vacuum system. Coolant pump replaced. Vacuum lines not inspected or replaced. Vacuum pump not inspected or replaced. PCNA's own ATI 2235.1 (NHTSA MC-XXX) required vacuum line inspection — not performed. Second failure: October 3, 2025 (103,904 miles, RO 207205). Coolant documented at timing chain cover. Coolant pump replaced. Change-over valve not replaced — required unconditionally by ATI 2235.1. Vacuum lines not inspected or replaced. No PQIS fault code logged — required by PCNA TSB 2307 (NHTSA MC-XXX). No oil analysis performed. No timing chain cavity inspection. Service visit performed one month before CPO expiration. Third visit: XXX (103,988 miles, RO XXX). Cracked breather hose found 84 miles after second service. Vacuum system still unremediated. Current failure: March 2026. Severe valvetrain noise on cylinder bank 2. Engine-out diagnosis required. Estimate $13,286.57. Vehicle currently at Porsche Novi/Farmington Hills. PCNA denied coverage June 25, 2026 without referencing a single technical bulletin, repair order, or published protocol from the documented record. The brake servo vacuum supply connection — documented in PCNA and Audi's own engineering literature — makes this a safety matter. PCNA's own TI 173/21 (NHTSA MC-XXX) explicitly covers the V8 Biturbo variant and was not followed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

Owners named Electrical most often — 6 of 42 reports (14%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Seat belts, Rear camera / backup safety, Suspension, and Electrical. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2019 Porsche Cayenne?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop scan for stored codes and check battery, charging and any warning lights that stay on. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record

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