The Verdict
Worst problem area
Driver Assistance & Speed Control
Driver Assistance & Speed Control leads by volume: 5 of 5 complaints (100%) mention it.
Complaints filed held steady at 5 in both 2025 and 2026.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 5
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $800–$900
- Combined MPG
- 85–96
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2026 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,050–4,550 | 3,500–4,550 | 800–900 | 3,500–4,550 | |
| Combined MPG/MPGe | 17–19 | 17–22 | 85–96 | 17–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG/MPGe | 15–17 / 21–23 | 15–21 / 20–23 | 91–100 / 78–92 | 15–21 / 20–23 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 469–521 | 469–521 | 0 | 469–521 | |
| Complaints filed | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
Driver Assistance & Speed Control: 5 of 5 NHTSA complaints (100%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Porsche Cayenne get?
EPA rates it 85–96 MPGe combined across 12 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Porsche Cayenne?
EPA estimates $800–$900 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (19)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 469 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 17 mpg | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | $4,050 | 469 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 492 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 492 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | $4,550 | 521 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 15 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 512 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 16 mpg | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | $4,300 | 489 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 98 MPGe | 87 MPGe | 92 MPGe | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 100 MPGe (high) | 92 MPGe (high) | 96 MPGe (high) | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 10 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 96 MPGe | 84 MPGe | 90 MPGe | $850 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 99 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 94 MPGe | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 100 MPGe (high) | 92 MPGe (high) | 96 MPGe (high) | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 91 MPGe (low) | 81 MPGe | 86 MPGe | $900 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 98 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 93 MPGe | $800 (low) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 17 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 92 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 86 MPGe | $900 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 18 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 91 MPGe (low) | 78 MPGe (low) | 85 MPGe (low) | $900 (high) | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 19 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 93 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 86 MPGe | $900 (high) | 0 g/mi |
Show 2 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 97 MPGe | 86 MPGe | 92 MPGe | $850 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 16 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 94 MPGe | 81 MPGe | 88 MPGe | $850 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- 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.