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2022 Porsche CayenneProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2022 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-040 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.

2022 Porsche Cayenne
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 96%Owner complaints40 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Porsche Cayenne has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags10
Back over prevention10
Electrical system10
Seat belts10
Suspension10
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 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.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

New

Recall 25V-896 · Dec 19, 2025 · 172,107 vehicles · 110,093 repaired

Risk. A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2023 Q4

Suspension: rear

Recall 22V-040 · Jan 28, 2022 · 1,241 vehicles · 1,194 repaired

Risk. Rear axle misalignment may cause premature or uneven tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2022 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

2022 Porsche Cayenne safety ratings

2022 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
In owners' words

What Cayenne owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I own a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. The vehicle intermittently displays a red “Occupant seat belt not fastened – Fasten seat belt” warning and sounds the seat belt warning chime while the front passenger seat is completely unoccupied and nothing is placed on the seat. This problem first began…
Complaint 11768707 · Oct 3, 2026

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