- Safety
- —
- not rated
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 20
- combined
Open recalls on record
1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2018 Porsche Cayenne
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 13
- Complaints citing a crash
- 0
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 18V844000high
Equipment issue
EQUIPMENT
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.
Consequence
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.
Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
18
City
24
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,800
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 432 g/mi
How this compares
At 20 MPG combined, the 2018 Porsche Cayenne ranks 2nd of 5 standard SUVs (4WD) EPA rated for 2018 — 1 MPG better than the 19 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little above the middle of its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $3,800, $200 less than the $4,000 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $19,000, a $1,000 difference against a class-median vehicle.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 432 grams per mile — about 6.5 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
13 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 13
- Total
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
Most reported components
- ENGINE4
- FUEL SYSTEM2
- AIR BAGS2
- WHEELS/TIRES1
- ELECTRICAL1
Normal Range
13 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, newest first.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive type
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Fuel type
- Unknown
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)
- Seats
- 0
Fuel economy
18
City
24
Hwy
20
Comb
- Annual cost
- $3,800
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Explore related
Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.