2020 Porsche Cayenne S recalls and problems

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne S has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2019 Porsche Cayenne S
Pictured: a 2019 model; the 2020 may differ in details. Photo: 2019 Porsche Cayenne S by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2020 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 Cayenne S model years — 9th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
1,100median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Air Bags

May 5, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V318000 · 136 vehicles

Problem: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

Risk: The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2020 vs. other Porsche Cayenne S years

2003: 4 complaints20032004: 48 complaints2004482005: 10 complaints20052006: 13 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 5 complaints20082011: 17 complaints20112012: 6 complaints20122020: 1 complaints20201

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2020. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S, the latest from May 5, 2021 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Porsche Cayenne S?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.