2020 Porsche Cayenne Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 29%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,337miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, 29% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,337 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.
“The car came with a factory installed tow system. I returned it to the dealer three times and it does not work properly. I was shocked plugging in a tester to the 7 way connector. The dealer service manager advised me that I was not shocked and states that the lights stating the 7 way connector is normal. This is not normal. When I connect a digital break controller or 7 pin cable with a trailer the car doesn't not communicate with the break controller. …”
NHTSA complaint #11404548, filed 2021-03, 6,337 miles“My 2020 Porsche Cayenne has experienced leather dashboard delamination, with the leather separating, shrinking, and lifting from the dashboard substrate on both the driver and passenger sides. The delamination extends across the upper dashboard, including areas adjacent to the passenger airbag deployment zone. I am concerned that loose or detached dashboard material could interfere with, delay, or alter the proper deployment of the passenger airbag during a collision, increasing the risk of injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746995, filed 2026-06“When downshifting and just before Coming to a complete stop and vehicle lurches/surges forward even though my foot is on the brake pedal. This happens in every drive mode with or without Autostart/stop engaged. It is Significantly challenging in stop and go traffic because it’s difficult to gage when the car will come to a complete stop. I have to make accommodation for the car lunging forward which is unpredictable because sometimes it’s a subtle surge forward and other times I have no control or idea how far forward the car is going to move. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500459, filed 2023-01“I applied the gas pedal & the pedal seemed to stick . The vehicle kept accelerating after I took my foot off that pedal to apply brake . Car would slow when brake applied but immediately accelerated and kept increasing (speed was well over 90 mph & climbing ) when brake was released . This happened 3 times before the “stuck”pedal released. Another driver (retired mechanic) had driven the car and had similar experience a week prior and mentioned their experience. I didn’t realize how serious the incident could be. I called dealership but first available service appointment (scheduled) is Feb. …”
NHTSA complaint #11448947, filed 2022-01“Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and is bubbling on the entire top where the Airbag sits. 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! This is a very common issue with Porsche, and a safety concern which seems due to the fact that Porsche did not use the correct adhesive on all most of cars build in the last 10 years. The dashboard is not withstanding normal sun light and this causes a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11749717, filed 2026-07Related 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 2020 Porsche Cayenne
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVisibility (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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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