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.
2017 Porsche CayenneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2017 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the electrical system. 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 November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Porsche Cayenne has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system
4Exterior lighting
3Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Air bags
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Tires
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 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 · 2020 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
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
2017 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
2017 Porsche Cayenne safety ratings
2017 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 2017 Porsche Cayenne, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Cayenne owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Component Involved: Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System, Power Train. Description of Safety Hazard: While operating the vehicle at speed in live traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost all propulsion and completely shut off. A red "Hybrid System Failure" warning illuminated on the dashboard, and…
The contact owns a 2017 Porsche Cayenne. The contact stated the vehicle experiencing a catastrophic powertrain and electrical failure. The vehicle experienced severe thermal overloading behind the dashboard, and the radio head unit was excessively hot causing chrome trim around the screen to melt.…
The RIGHT FRONT HEADLIGHT has experienced recurring water/moisture intrusion and has now completely failed and no longer illuminates. This creates a safety concern because the vehicle has substantially reduced forward illumination for nighttime driving. On September 23, 2024, an authorized Porsche…
Own a 2017 Cayenne?
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