2018 Porsche Cayenne Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“The Porsche Cayenne that equipped with leather dashboard are peeling off over the time. If the vehicle in an accident, the airbag on the passenger side dashboard may not deploy correctly. I am finding many cayenne owners are having this issue. I really hope NTSB can issue a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11610103, filed 2024-08“The day we took our Porsche home, we noticed a lot of heat generation in the car- but we thought it will be fine going further, given the attention to detail of Porsche's Automobile Engineering. The following days were not any better for my daughter- she missed a major accident because of the unexpected burnt smell and loud warnings of an overheat of the engine by Porsche in the middle of a highway. Due to her excellent driving record for the past 5 years, she was able to manage and stop in the middle of the highway at the curb of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #11429183, filed 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11037085Aug 28, 2026Special Tools and Equipment Information for Diagnostic Equipment Standards for all USA Porsche Centers
- 11037072Aug 14, 2026Product Knowledge for Model Type Designations
- 11037071Aug 14, 2026Product Knowledge for Chassis/VIN Numbering Systems
- 11035776Aug 5, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.300.000
- 11035884Jul 30, 2026VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
- 11035883Jul 27, 2026VAS 621001A Matrix Headlamp Aimer – Automatic Shipment / Maha Installation
- 11035754Jul 21, 2026PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
- 11035753Jul 21, 2026PiUS Update Information Software Version: 3.2
- 11035752Jul 13, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.051
- 11035750Jul 8, 2026Porsche Tester Software Update Information Software Version: 44.200.041
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 40% |
| 2023 | 3 | 60% |
| 2021 | 5 | 24% |
| 2020 | 7 | 29% |
| 2019 | 12 | 25% |
| 2018 | 3 | 23% |
| 2017 | 4 | 22% |
| 2016 | 16 | 40% |
| 2015 | 1 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 21% |
| 2013 | 9 | 23% |
| 2012 | 7 | 26% |
| 2011 | 5 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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