Porsche

Cayenne S

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2003 to 2026

Includes Cayenne S, Cayenne S Coupe and Cayenne S Hybrid as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2025. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 51, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Porsche Cayenne S
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2003	1Gas	14	no data	$5,500	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2003
2004	1Gas	14	no data	$5,500	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2004
2005	1Gas	14	no data	$5,500	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2005
2006	1Gas	14	no data	$5,500	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2006
2007	1Gas	15	no data	$5,150	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2007
2008	1Gas	15	no data	$5,150	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2008
2009	1Gas	15	no data	$5,150	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2009
2010	1Gas	15	35	$5,150	0	0	0	2	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	2Gas, Hybrid	19.5	400	$3,975	3	51	1	379	ENGINE 36%, POWER TRAIN 24%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11%
complaints: 51, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	2Gas, Hybrid	19.5	400	$3,975	2	33	1	384	POWER TRAIN 41%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ENGINE 14%
complaints: 33, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	2Gas, Hybrid	19.5	400	$3,975	1	37	1	348	POWER TRAIN 33%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ENGINE 13%
complaints: 37, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	2Gas, Hybrid	19.5	400	$3,975	1	0	1	254	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	1Gas	19	420	$4,050	0	0	0	258	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	1Gas	19	420	$4,050	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Gas	20	420	$3,850	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	1Gas	20	420	$3,850	0	0	0	288	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	1Gas	20	434	$3,850	0	0	0	470	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	2Gas	19.5	434	$3,950	1	20	0	447	ENGINE 16%, POWER TRAIN 16%, SERVICE BRAKES 16%
complaints: 20, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 29 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	2Gas	19.5	434	$3,950	1	12	0	434	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 24%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%, AIR BAGS 12%
complaints: 12, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Gas	18	434	$4,300	0	0	0	375	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	2Gas	18	434	$4,300	0	0	0	358	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	17	468	$4,550	1	0	0	371	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	2Gas	18	468	$4,150	0	0	0	70	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	2Gas	18	no data	$4,150	no data	no data	0	no data	no data
no complaint or recall data on file for 2026

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2003: 14 to 2026: 18

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Porsche Cayenne S to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.