repaired · 2024 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
2016 Porsche CayenneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-656 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Porsche Cayenne has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Air bags
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Exterior lighting
5Fuel/propulsion system
5Engine1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
1Tires
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Porsche Cayenne recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Porsche.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other Cayenne year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Cayenne median. How we score
'03'04'05'06'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Porsche Cayenne safety ratings
2016 Porsche Cayenne SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Cayenne owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
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.
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 and recommended replacing it. This is a very common issue.
Own a 2016 Cayenne?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.