2018 Porsche Cayenne Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with…
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 11,789 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. O”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 2, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 20, 2025 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne (Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Platinum, Cayenne S, Cayenne S e-Hybrid, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–21 / 21–24 |
| Fuel | Premium, Premium Gas or Electricity |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/3.6/4.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM8); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Porsche Cayenne model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Porsche Cayenne model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2018 Porsche Cayenne
How do I know if my 2018 Porsche Cayenne has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Porsche Cayenne; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Porsche dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V844000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Porsche models
- Taycan272 complaints
- Macan239 complaints
- Boxster164 complaints
- 911143 complaints
- Panamera114 complaints
- Cayenne S105 complaints
- 911 Turbo79 complaints
- 911 GT359 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.