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2019 PORSCHE Cayenne

6 recalls Risk Grade: D+ Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V112000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2019 Cayenne Turbo has a possible issue with its shock absorber forks, which might come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the shock absorbers loosen, it could affect your vehicle's steering, making it harder to control, and potentially leading to a crash.
Free Fix
Porsche will contact you and replace the shock absorber forks for free at a dealership. This will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #18V751000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2019 Porsche Cayenne's passenger side rear seat belt buckle might break under load, such as in a crash, which doesn't meet safety standards.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt buckle breaks in a crash, you could be injured because you won't be properly restrained.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #19V735000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument cluster may not warn you when the brake pads are worn out, which can lead to a serious safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pads are worn out, your vehicle may not brake as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Porsche will reprogram your instrument cluster for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to have it done. Contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 or check with a dealership for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #19V111000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2019 Cayenne or Cayenne S's rearview camera image display might not respond quickly enough due to a software issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera doesn't work as it should, you might not see what's behind your car, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Porsche will update the software for free at a dealership, starting on April 19, 2019. They'll notify you when it's time to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Moderate #19V115000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's instrument cluster may not warn you when the brake pads are worn out, which is a safety problem because it's required by law.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not warned about worn-out brake pads, you might lose control of your vehicle while braking, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Porsche will update the software in your instrument cluster for free, and you'll be notified when it's time to take your vehicle to the dealership.
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Original — What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Under Review #25V896000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk if Unfixed
A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall

Other PORSCHE Cayenne Years

2026
1 recall
2025
2 recalls
2024
4 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2018
1 recall
2017
2 recalls

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