NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints for the 2022 Porsche Cayenne. Most complaints involve air bags (1) and seat belts (1). The EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid, 2020-2025 911, Taycan, 2024-2025 Panamera, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles. The rear axle alignment may not have been inspected after the repairs for Recall 21V-271 (AMA9) were performed.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Cayenne model year we’ve synced.
| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 55 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2016 | 40 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
“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 intermittently in approximately 2025 and has continued to occur. In September and October, 2026, the problem occurred again for over one week now while I was driving. The front passenger seat was completely empty, but the vehicle indicated that an occupant was present and needed to fasten the seat belt. I photographed the instrument cluster while the warning was active. I am concerned that the vehicle may be incorrectly detecting the occupancy status of the front passenger seat or may have a malfunction in the passenger seat belt/occupant restraint system. Because passenger occupancy information may be used by the vehicle’s restraint and air bag systems, I am concerned about whether the vehicle can correctly determine passenger occupancy and provide the appropriate restraint protection in a crash. The problem was intermittent, which makes it difficult to reproduce consistently…”
“While driving at highway speed, my 2022 Porsche Cayenne S experienced an air suspension / air spring strut failure requiring a dealer repair costing approximately $4,000. Porsche has a related service campaign, WND6 / No. 74-22, for replacement of the front-right air-spring strut on certain 2021-2022 Cayenne vehicles, but stated that my VIN wasn't included in this service campaign. I am reporting this because my vehicle suffered the same failure mode described in the campaign, creating handling and suspension safety concerns. This failure manifested itself while drive increasing the risk of a serious accident. At the time of the incident, the car was 4 years 5 months old and had less than 10,000 miles. The issue first manifested itself with a warning: Chassis System Fault. It then followed up a few miles later with a critical fault: Chassis System Failed.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,200 | 466 |
| Cayenne / Cayenne Coupe Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,200 | 466 |
| Cayenne S Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | $4,400 | 494 |
| Cayenne S Coupe Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 2.9 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | $4,400 | 490 |
| Cayenne GTS Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,700 | 533 |
| Cayenne GTS Coupe Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | $4,700 | 525 |
| Cayenne Turbo Coupe Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,700 | 531 |
| Cayenne Turbo Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,000 | 553 |
| Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.0 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,000 | 555 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Oct 28, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (1), seat belts (1), suspension (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2022 Porsche Cayenne at 16–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (9 versions rated).