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2019 Porsche Cayenne Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne, most often about the other or unspecified (26% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2019 Porsche Cayenne problems
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 26%Air bags
11 complaints · 24%Electrical
10 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: adas.
I looked it up and this is what happened previously reported by another owner. I had the exact same experience. Nhtsa id number: 11306756.
Last year around january, adaptive cruse control stop working after dealer "fixed" almost closing a collision ( vehicle in motion), today park assist stop working 360 degree view completely off and no sound of proximity obstacles, ( vehicle in motion pulling of parking lot)
Transmission
6 complaints · 13%Engine
6 complaints · 13%Brakes
5 complaints · 11%Several times a month when my car comes to a stop the brakes malfunction and the brake pedal goes to the floor and the power steering stops working. It takes up to another car length to fully stop when this happens - sometimes just a few extra feet. It has caused me to damage the front end by driving into a bush. The…
Lights
5 complaints · 11%I looked it up and this is what happened previously reported by another owner. I had the exact same experience. Nhtsa id number: 11306756.
Speed control
4 complaints · 9%I looked it up and this is what happened previously reported by another owner. I had the exact same experience. Nhtsa id number: 11306756.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Porsche Cayenne recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the driver assistance software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 13, 2026. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is asb2. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning january 19, 2026.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the vehicle may not respond as expected when braking, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is began december 13, 2019. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is akb8. Note: this recall supersedes recall 19v115 and includes vehicles that were previously remedied under that campaign.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2017 panamera 4, panamera turbo, panamera turbo executive, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4s executive, panamera 4s, 2018 panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 executive, 2019 cayenne hybrid, 2019-2020 cayenne, cayenne s, cayenne turbo, 2020 cayenne coupe, cayenne turbo coupe, and cayenne s coupe vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began april 19, 2019. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is aka0.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc (porsche) is recalling certain 2019 cayenne and cayenne s vehicles. A software failure may cause the rearview camera image display to be delayed in responding. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to federal motor safety standard (fmvss) number 111, "rearview mirrors."
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began april 19, 2019. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is aka2.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling one 2019 cayenne turbo vehicle. The affected vehicle has shock absorber forks that may allow the shock absorbers to loosen.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began april 19, 2019. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is aka1/aka0.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2018 panamera 4 executive, panamera 4s sport turismo, panamera 4 hybrid, panamera 4 hybrid executive, panamera 4 hybrid sport turismo, panamera turbo sport turismo, panamera turbo s hybrid executive, panamera turbo s hybrid, panamera 4 sport turismo and panamera turbo s hybrid sport turismo vehicles, 2017-2018 panamera, panamera 4, panamera turbo executive, panamera 4s, panamera turbo and panamera 4s executive vehicles and 2019 cayenne s and cayenne vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when the brake pads are worn out. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems."
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk: If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began november 30, 2018. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is aj09.
Full defect summary
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain 2019 porsche cayenne vehicles. The passenger side rear seat belt buckle may break under load, such as in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (12 complaints); air bags (11 complaints); electrical (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 19, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Porsche Cayenne?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Cayenne model year since 2000, with 46 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.