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Porsche · Large SUV

2024 Porsche Cayenne

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
60 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical 5
Complaintsnone reporting a crash, fire or injury 5
Crash ratingnot rated by NHTSA —
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 19 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Cayenne, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 5 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting.

Porsche Cayenne — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Porsche Cayenne · Photo: Alexander Migl · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CayenneGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350
Cayenne CoupeGasAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo172319$4,350
Cayenne SGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117$4,850
Cayenne S CoupeGasAWD4.0L 8-cyl turbo152117$4,850

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46904, 46905, 46906, 46907.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Cayenne5 / 10California LEV-III ULEV70 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Cayenne Coupe5 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 / California LEV-III ULEV70All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Cayenne S3 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 125 / California LEV-III ULEV125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Cayenne S Coupe3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Doors4
GVWR classClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders6
Displacement3 L

Engine Output

Horsepower348 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity5 seats

Transmission

DrivetrainAWD/All-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic
Transmission speeds8

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control, Forward collision warning, Lane departure warning, Lane keeping assist, Parking assist, Rear cross-traffic alert

Optional: Adaptive cruise control, Blind-spot monitoring

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Cayenne, Coupe, S). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length193.7–194.1 in
Width (body, without mirrors)78.0 in
Height66.1–66.9 in
Wheelbase114.2 in
Track, front65.7–66.1 in
Track, rear65.0–65.7 in
Curb weight4,376–5,589 lb
Weight distribution, front/rear56/44

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 8 configurations: Base / S 4-door SUV, Base/S Coupe 4-door SUV, E-Hybrid 4-door SUV, E-Hybrid Coupe 4-door SUV, Turbo 4-door SUV, Turbo Coupe 4-door SUV …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

ASB2
172,107 vehicles 47% reported repaired
Problem 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 A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V896000 reported Dec 19, 2025 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

ASA9
177 vehicles 52% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Fix Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V634000 reported Sep 23, 2025 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Suspension

ARB2
Do not drive 2,475 vehicles 53% reported repaired built May 9, 2024 – Jun 19, 2024
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne vehicles. The driver's side front axle upper left control arm installed on the vehicles may have been installed with cracks, which can result in front axle control arm breaking and an unexpected loss of steering and wheel control. Risk A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB2.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V533000 reported Jul 16, 2024 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Electrical System

APB6
41,345 vehicles 61% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat. Risk An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire. Fix 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 numbe
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V841000 reported Dec 13, 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

APB1
2,934 vehicles 99% reported repaired
Problem Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo GT, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. After the vehicle is turned off, the rear hazard warning lights and the parking lights may not illuminate if they are activated within 10 seconds after the gateway control unit shuts off. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V527000 reported Jul 27, 2023 Porsche Cars North America, Inc. the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

Whether any of this applies to one specific Cayenne

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2024 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Porsche publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
5complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

1.8 per 10,000 built · Porsche reported 27,326 Cayenne built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2023: 1 · 2024: 2 · 2025: 2

Most-cited components

Unspecified 2
Exterior Lighting 2
Forward Collision Avoidance 2
Fuel/Propulsion System 1
Electrical System 1
Vehicle Speed Control 1

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

My 2024 Cayenne is outfitted with the LED HD Matrix headlights. The low beam lights "when adjusted to specifications" only project 30-40ft down the road. This is very dangerous not being able to see adequately in front of the car especially where I live which have many deer.
Exterior Lighting Mar 4, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11575222
The rotary volume control knob on the center console of my 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe detached during normal, routine interior cleaning while the vehicle was stationary. The knob lifted off the control shaft with minimal contact from a standard handheld vacuum nozzle.
Electrical System Dec 1, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11702293
As I was making a turn onto another avenue, and accelerating to blend into traffic flow, dashboard messages suddenly appeared 1)"Engine control error, driving still possible, see dealer." 2)"Active lane keeping not available, driving still possible, service required" 3)"Adaptive Cruise Control not available, driving still possible…
Fuel/Propulsion System Jul 5, 2025 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11671298
The backup lights of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne Coupe when the car is put into reverse are extremely dim, and do not adequately highlight what is behind the car. I learned this the first time on September 8th when I tried to back out of my friend’s narrow windy tree lined driveway at night.
Exterior Lighting Jan 8, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11564216

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 1 filing by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Porsche warranty extension (5) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 4,335
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-24
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 3972 service bulletins, 223 service campaigns, 121 others

Most often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine, Structure, Power Train.

  • No. 96-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-24 · Structure — Body
  • Symptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade
  • No. 77-26-1 Service bulletin
    2026-09-23 · Service Brakes
  • Technical Information for “Squealing” Brake Noises on the Front Brake During Braking. Note that this bulletin only applies to vehicles with carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB).
  • No. 31-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Power Train
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils
  • No. 30-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils
  • No. 29-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-22 · Engine
  • Manufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils
  • SPTL2609 Service bulletin
    2026-09-14 · Steering
  • Special Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available
  • No. 86-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-09 · Exterior Lighting
  • Technical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)
  • No. 84-26 Service bulletin
    2026-09-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Technical Information for Filler Flap on Vehicles with Hybrid Drive System (PHEV) Does Not Close

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.51% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%).

New York inspections 3.2%

failed emissions

1,565 initial inspections of 1,527 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2024 CayenneEvery 2024 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check3.2%1.5%1,270
Failed the safety inspection0.51%0.74%1,565
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.17%1,565
Miles driven a year8,5229,424odometer at inspection
Average odometer19,27121,104odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2024 vehicle” is every 2024 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Cayenne by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2026 A 1 5 19 mpg2025 B 2 6 22 mpg2024 this page D 5 5 Do not drive2023 B 2 5 19 mpg2022 C 3 4 21 mpg2021 F 7 21 21 mpg2020 F 6 25 21 mpg2019 F 8 47 21 mpg2018 A 1 14 22 mpg2017 B 2 19 22 mpg2016 B 2 40 24 mpg

Common questions about the 2024 Cayenne

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2024 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 24V533000, covering Suspension. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: mid-2024. There is an active do not drive advisory — act on it before driving. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

NHTSA has not published a crash-test rating for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne yet. On the recall record WhichTrim grades it D (60/100), which measures open and severe recalls rather than crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, the best EPA combined figure is 19 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What are the dimensions of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

Transport Canada measured it at 193.7–194.1 in long, 78.0 in wide (body, without mirrors), 66.1–66.9 in tall, on a 114.2 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 4,376–5,589 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, most often about unspecified, exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

The EPA smog rating for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne runs 3 to 5 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV70, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?

The manufacturer has filed 4335 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-09-24. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2024 Porsche Cayenne do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne failed the emissions check on 3.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.5% for every 2024 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.51% (every 2024 vehicle: 0.74%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations4 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls5NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints5NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratingsnoneNHTSA NCAPNHTSA has not tested this model year. Cars are selected for testing, so untested is not unsafe.
Service bulletins4335NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
InvestigationsnoneNHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationNo defect investigation has been opened.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA12 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2026 Cayenne The Cayenne model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 1 recall.Recalls Every Porsche recall on file All campaigns filed against Porsche vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Cayenne by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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