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Back-over prevention (rear camera)Part report

2020 Porsche Cayenne Back-over prevention (rear camera) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the back-over prevention of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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 contact owns a 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V896000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the rear-view camera became inoperable while reversing and then turned on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to trade the vehicle due to the open recall. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the software update was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11754655, filed 2026-08, 80,000 miles

“The back up cameras and surround view have failed multiple times since August 2020. Back up cameras were made mandatory safety equipment requirements for all new cars manufactured after 2018 due to safety concerns. The federal government mandated the cameras to prevent “back over” accidents of young children who are not otherwise visible to the driver. There have been multiple attempts to repair the cameras on this vehicle, including replacing all cameras, replacing all wiring harnesses/pigtails, replacing the coax cable for the cameras as well as module/software updates. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427025, filed 2021-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Back-over prevention (rear camera): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026120%
2025240%
202115%
202028%
2019613%

Other parts of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne

Engine
7 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology