2005 Porsche Cayenne Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed a recall on your site for my VIN # but I have not been reached by Porsche to fix. I'm unsure if this has been the culprit of my check engine light and airbag light being illuminated on my dash.”
NHTSA complaint #11157001, filed 2018-12, 120,000 miles“Metal, heat-conductive Porsche emblem on steering wheel (atop airbag) caused severe burn/brand on driver's forearm when airbag deployed. Other manufacturers use plastic emblem to avoid burning drivers.”
NHTSA complaint #10212147, filed 2007-12, 21,680 miles“Consumer request for Porsche cars of north america to repurchase his 2005 Porsche Cayenne.***no answer required***. The consumer has experienced numerous mechanical problems with his vehicle such as engine stalling, a replacement air bag module, battery failure, fuel tank sender calibration.”
NHTSA complaint #10135627, filed 2005-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 19% |
| 2020 | 3 | 13% |
| 2019 | 11 | 23% |
| 2018 | 2 | 15% |
| 2017 | 2 | 11% |
| 2016 | 11 | 28% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 9 | 17% |
| 2013 | 6 | 15% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 10% |
| 2006 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Porsche Cayenne
16 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Porsche Cayenne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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