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2026 Porsche Cayenne Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2026 Porsche Cayenne, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

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NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

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Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2026 Cayenne and 5 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, with 3 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING3
  2. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL3
  3. LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
  4. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
  5. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
  6. POWER TRAIN1
  7. BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1

2026 Cayenne Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 25V634000

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Panamera, Cayenne, and 2025 Panamera E-Hybrid vehicles. The fasteners securing the high pressure fuel pump may not be tightened properly, resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 10, 2025.

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2026 Cayenne Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
No. 2605-2Oct 13, 2026SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAdvanced Technical Information for E3PA, G3 Pressure Sensor for Leveling System - Implausible Signal11039136
No. 30-26Oct 13, 2026POWER TRAIN, ENGINETechnical Information for Warning Message “Engine Power Reduced”, Fault Memory Entries Regarding Camshaft Sensor11039064
WTL1Oct 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAINPorsche intranet post for Workshop Campaign WTL1 – Re-Programming High-Voltage Pulse Inverter at the Front(JX4) and Rear(JX1)11039339
No. WTL1Oct 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAINTechnical Information for Workshop Campaign WTL1 – Re-Programming High-Voltage Pulse Inverter at the Front(JX4) and Rear(JX1)11039338
No. WTM6Oct 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTechnical Information for WTM6 - Re-Coding the Driver Monitoring Camera11039337
No. 2529-1Oct 12, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAdvanced Technical Information for Paint Thickness or Decals Affecting Corner Radar Sensor Operation11039126
No. WTJ7Oct 7, 2026POWER TRAIN, ENGINETechnical Information for WTJ7 – Replacing Oil-Pressure Indicator Sender11039336
No. 97-26Oct 2, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPERTechnical Information for Switchable Glass Roof (Sunshine Control) not Fully Functioning - Individual Segments Cannot be Actuated/Remain Frosted11039065
No. 96-26Sep 24, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPERSymptom-based workshop manual for Noises from Front Wiper Blade11037849
No. 77-26-1Sep 23, 2026SERVICE BRAKESTechnical Information for “Squealing” Brake Noises on the Front Brake During Braking. Note that this bulletin only applies to vehicles with carbon ceramic brakes (PCCB).11037839
No. 90-26Sep 23, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYTechnical Information for Replacement Requirement for Rear Bumper Due to Deformation/Accident Damage11037833
No. 31-26Sep 22, 2026POWER TRAIN, ENGINEManufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils11037825
No. 30-26Sep 22, 2026ENGINE, POWER TRAINManufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C20 Engine Oils11037822
No. 29-26Sep 22, 2026ENGINE, POWER TRAINManufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C30 Engine Oils11037818
SPTL2609Sep 14, 2026WHEELS, SUSPENSION, STEERINGSpecial Tools and Equipment Information for alignment machines - Q3 2026 Software Spec Update Available11037868
No. 86-26Sep 9, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTechnical Information for Vehicle Color in Front Display/Control Panel Wrong after Replacing Central Computer (PCM)11037805
No. 84-26Sep 9, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTechnical Information for Filler Flap on Vehicles with Hybrid Drive System (PHEV) Does Not Close11037804
No. 36-26Sep 8, 2026POWER TRAIN, ENGINEManufacturer's Certificate for Overview of Approved Porsche C40 Engine Oils11037801
No. 81-26Sep 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAINTechnical Information for Yellow Warning Message “All-Wheel Drive System Malfunction”, “C12BEF6” and “C133700” in the All-Wheel Electronics Control Unit11037800
No. 12-26Sep 1, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTechnical Information for Damage to Nano Plug Contacts Due to Utilization of Incorrect Measuring Equipment11037795
All 2026 Cayenne records at NHTSA

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