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2016 Porsche Cayenne

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
—
not rated
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
20
combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints38
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2016 Porsche Cayenne

2 recalls
38 complaints
20 MPG combined

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
38
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 16V169000high

    Brake system issue

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

  • 22V656000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consumer complaints

38 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

38
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS10
  • ENGINE10
  • LIGHTING6
  • OTHER5
  • FUEL SYSTEM2

Notable Issues

38 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)10
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)10
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)6

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

17

City

24

Hwy

20

Comb

Annual cost
$3,700
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

All Porsche Cayenne years

Common problems

Porsche Cayenne problems

170 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 22V656000

    Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  3. Recall

    Recall 16V169000

    If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.