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2018 Porsche CayenneProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-844 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Porsche Cayenne has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Electrical system
3Engine
2Air bags
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Visibility/wiper
1Power train
1Tires
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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.
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
2018 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Porsche Cayenne safety ratings
2018 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 2018 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.
The high-voltage battery pack in my 2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (VIN: [XXX], approximately 81,000 miles) has experienced a noticeable and progressive reduction in battery range and performance. On February 20, 2026, Porsche White Plains (an authorized Porsche dealer) performed an inspection but…
While the vehicle was charging, the protective sheath near the power outlet of the charging cable had possible electrical or fire damage. No warning lights were illuminated. Upon turning off the power and unplugging the outlet, it was determined that the plastic near the plug melted and caused the…
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…
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