2014 Porsche Cayenne Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 17%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, 17% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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.
“Posche dashboard leather coming apart at the staples. I was informed that if involved in an accident the airbags might not deploy. The Porsche dealer inspected and recommended replacing it. This issue has been on going with Porsche since it first began within the first few years of owning this brand new vehicle. I was informed that this is a very common issue, and a very serious safety issue with no recall issued as of yet. Please help us”
NHTSA complaint #11666724, filed 2025-06“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk, shifted position, and staples pulled out. Repair technician said if vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. Porsche dealer has stated if the dashboard leather material gets in this state, they recommend replacing it. This is a very common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11621328, filed 2024-10“Leather of the dashboard began to shrink on both driver and passenger sides. The shrunk leather exposed metal staples used to keep it in place and disfigured the passenger airbag compartment. An independent mechanic suggested that, in case of an accident, an airbag may not deploy correctly and the exposed staples may become a hazard. This appears to be a common problem of Porsche owners with leather dashboards.”
NHTSA complaint #11627071, filed 2024-11“Porsche Cayenne dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. Leather is loose on dashboard. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11618475, filed 2024-10“Dashboard leather has shrunk and removed staples. Dashboard leather is laying on top of airbag and may act as a deterrent to the airbag function. Was informed that the airbag may not deploy correctly. Cost to repair is >$10k due to a common material defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11649179, filed 2025-03Air 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 2014 Porsche Cayenne
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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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