2019 Porsche Cayenne Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne.

20182020
Complaints
53
per 10K Sold
27.9
US Sales
19,001
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2019 Porsche Cayenne Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Airbags

#28 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,000 mi
#35 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:5,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne.

Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,000
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Camera System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Parking Assist:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Porsche Cayenne

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~230,859 vehicles.

25V896000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~172,107 affected

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."

19V735000Brakes · Instrument Cluster
~44,128 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo, Panamera Turbo Executive, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4S Executive, Panamera 4S, 2018 Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Executive, 2019 Cayenne Hybrid, 2019-2020 Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2020 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne Turbo Coupe, and Cayenne S Coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

19V111000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:interior
~98 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

19V112000Suspension:front:shock Absorber
~1 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling one 2019 Cayenne Turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.

19V115000Brakes · Instrument Cluster
~14,110 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2018 Panamera 4 Executive, Panamera 4S Sport Turismo, Panamera 4 Hybrid, Panamera 4 Hybrid Executive, Panamera 4 Hybrid Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Executive, Panamera Turbo S Hybrid, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo and Panamera Turbo S Hybrid Sport Turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 Panamera, Panamera 4, Panamera Turbo Executive, Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo and Panamera 4S Executive vehicles and 2019 Cayenne S and Cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems."

18V751000Seat Belts:rear/other
~415 affected

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019 Porsche Cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

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2019 Porsche Cayenne — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Porsche Cayenne reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has 53 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
Top reported problems: Airbags (8 complaints); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 5,000 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (5 complaints, avg 5,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 230,859 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Porsche Cayenne reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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