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2018 Porsche Cayenne

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

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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.

Recalls1
Complaints13
Safety
Fuel1 Open Investigation

Vehicle Summary

2018 Porsche Cayenne

1 recall
13 complaints
20 MPG combined

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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 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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

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.

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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.

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

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)4
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)2
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)2

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
$3,700
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. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21002

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  2. Recall

    Recall 18V844000

    If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.