Loading NHTSA data…
Loading NHTSA data…
Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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 the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash. 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 AJ12.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue: On certain vehicles, the immobilizer system may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. Porsche has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.
Issue: On certain vehicles, covers were not installed over the horizontal headlamp adjusters. As a result, the headlamps may be adjusted horizontally. Canadian regulations do not allow for horizontal headlamp adjustment unless the vehicle is equipped with a built-in aiming device. Safety Risk: Headlamps that are not properly adjusted could cause reduced visibility or glare for oncoming drivers, and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Porsche will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install caps over the headlamp adjustment screws.
Issue: Certain wheels were made without a marking that is required by Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to include the required marking on all new parts.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The affected vehicles may not meet the prescribed emission limits due to a default of the data version of the engine control unit. Production: 22 May 2015 to 15 December 2017. Types: from e13*2007/46*1085*05 to e13*2007/46*1085*19.
The affected vehicles may not meet the prescribed emission limits due to a default of the data version of the engine control unit. Production: From 16 August 2012 to 24 November 2017. Types: from e13*2007/46*1085*05 to e13*2007/46*1085*19.
The screwed junction of the steering column at the level of the steering unit may be defective due to a production error. As a result, the steering column may detach from the steering unit and cause a failure of the steering system, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 13 October 2017 and 10 April 2021.. Types: Types: 9YA/9YB; e13*2007/46*0900*00 to e13*2007/46*0900*10.
Fuel leakage may in certain circumstances occur because of a weak component of the quick-connect fitting on the fuel line. This may give rise to a risk of fire if an ignition source is present. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 November 2017 and 5 December 2019. Types: 9YA; e13*2007/46*0900*.
The shock-absorber forks fitted on the front axle may be defective and could break. Production: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 29 November 2018 and 20 December 2018.. Types: Type-approval number: e13*2007/46*0900*01; type: 9YA.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain