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US recalls (1)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Other
2026-06-17 · campaign 2026-301
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the immobilizer system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. Porsche has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.
Lights and instruments
2022-08-31 · campaign 2022-487
Issue:
On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Label
2019-04-18 · campaign 2019-192
Issue:
Certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has made changes to include the required marking on all new parts.
Owner complaints (13)
Owners filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 21).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2018 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2018 Porsche Cayenne version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cayenne 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Cayenne GTS 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 16 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Cayenne Platinum 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Cayenne S 3.6 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Cayenne S e-Hybrid 3.0 L Automatic (AM8) | 21 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Cayenne Turbo 4.8 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Cayenne Turbo S 4.8 L Automatic (S8) | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.