2017 Model Year

Porsche Cayenne

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
15
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Severe
1

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

22V656000 Aug 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

Case Number: 1170739 – Additional Evidence Submission I would like to provide an additional document for Case #1170739. The manufacturer (Porsche Ca...

Exterior Lighting
Sep 2025

During rain events, headlight housings are becoming inundated with moisture (L and R sides). A quick search on multiple forums shows this is a known i...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2025

I am reporting a series of safety-related defects involving the electrical, cooling, and fuel systems of my 2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid. The vehicle...

Air Bags
Jul 2025

the piece of leather trim sit on top of dash panel below the windshield that cover the airbag shrink and peel off the main dash. The passenger air b...

Electrical System
Jan 2025

When the weather drops below 0 celsius, the hybrid battery fails with a hybrid battery failure message. The Porsche dealer said this is a known issue...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2024

Passenger side dash board leather cover has pulled away from dash - thus creating a safety issue with the airbag. Porsche has examined the damage and...

Engine
Apr 2024

Oil leaks from timing chain cover due to defective bolt material, bolts loosen and break. This is a widespread known issue with Cayennes and Macans.

Engine
Mar 2024

Broken and loosened timing chain cover bolts resulting in leaking oil onto drive components, belts and tires/brakes. This recall was done for the Maca...

Exterior Lighting
Dec 2023

The two headlights have appeared to have condensation due to sealing problem of the headlight. When the light bulbs and beam heat up the air with mois...

Power Train
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of a road. The conta...

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Summary

The 2017 Porsche Cayenne has 15 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Exterior Lighting. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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