2016 Porsche Cayenne Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 28%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, 28% of the 40 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Dear NHTSA, I am writing to express a serious safety concern regarding the dashboard of my 2016 Porsche Cayenne S. The leather on the dash has begun to shrink and is no longer fitted properly. This misalignment is causing me significant worry about the potential impact on airbag deployment in the event of an accident. Given the crucial role that the dashboard and its covering play in the proper functioning of the airbag system, this issue could compromise the airbags' deployment or effectiveness. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608655, filed 2024-08“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. 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 the entire dashboard which costs over $10,000. This is apparently a very common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11740920, filed 2026-05“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. 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 #11739293, filed 2026-05“Porsche leather dashboard shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told by a Porsche service technician that if the vehicle was in an accident, the air bag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer diagnosed it and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11615812, filed 2024-09“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. 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 #11635383, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 11027129Dec 2, 2025Technical information for WPC6 - Replacing Driver’s Airbag Unit
Air 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 2016 Porsche Cayenne
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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