Research · Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

2007 Porsche Cayenne SRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S. Most complaints involve tires (1). The EPA rates it 15 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
15mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: tires
Fuel cost / yr
$5,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S as of Oct 27, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
  1. Tires1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Cayenne S model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20034
20071
201151
201233
201337
201633
201711
202025
202112
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Tires

1 report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PORSCHE CAYENNE S EQUIPPED WITH PIRELLI TIRES, TIRE LINE: P-ZERO, TIRE SIZE: 275/45/ZR19, DOT NUMBER: XTN4N682. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN HIS DRIVEWAY, HE BECAME AWARE OF A BLISTER ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 161,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 22, 2021TiresODI 11389386
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines
4.8L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 6-spd
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Cayenne S
Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
131915$5,300592
  • Cayenne S
    Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.8 L
    13 city · 19 hwy · $5,300/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

New Car Assessment Program
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S as of Oct 27, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 27, 2026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2007 Cayenne S questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Oct 27, 2026.

What are the most common 2007 Porsche Cayenne S problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are tires (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Porsche Cayenne S at 15 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 27, 2026