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2020 Porsche Cayenne recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CAYENNE, CAYENNE S, CAYENNE S E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE TURBO COUPE, CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO S HYB COUPE.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Porsche Cayenne, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V896000December 19, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V841000December 13, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard
21V318000May 5, 2021Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
20V271000May 13, 2020Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines
20V270000May 13, 2020Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
19V735000October 16, 2019Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Service Brakes (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V896000Manufacturer no. ASB2

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2025
Owner notification
February 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
172,107 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE

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."

Safety risk

A rearview image that does not display properly reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V896000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V841000Manufacturer no. APB6

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Charging › Cable/Cord › Onboard

Report received by NHTSA
December 13, 2023
Owner notification
October 24, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
41,345 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE TURBO S E-HYBRID

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling various models and model years. Please see the recall report for a list of the included vehicles. When using the industrial 220V/240V plug at the 100% charge setting, some home power outlets may be incapable of handling the electrical current required to utilize the compact charging system, causing the outlet or charging cable to overheat.

Safety risk

An overheated outlet or charging cable can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use the 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable and only use the 110V home charging cable or public charging stations. Dealers will supply a new 220V/240V compact/portable charging cable with an incorporated temperature sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 24, 2024. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated mid-2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB6.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V841000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V318000Manufacturer no. AMB0

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

Report received by NHTSA
May 5, 2021
Owner notification
June 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
136 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE, CAYENNE S

Components: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger; Seats

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2021 Cayenne GTS, Cayenne GTS Coupe, 2020-2021 Cayenne Coupe, Cayenne S Coupe, Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The passenger seat back heating element was not installed and may impact the calibration of the Occupant Classification System.

Safety risk

The front passenger air bag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will install a heating element, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2021. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AMB0.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V318000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V271000Manufacturer no. ALA5

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit And Lines

Report received by NHTSA
May 13, 2020
Owner notification
September 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,805 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2020 Cayenne vehicles. An insufficient weld on a transmission oil pipe may cause the vehicle to leak automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Safety risk

If transmission fluid leaks while driving, the road surface may be made slippery, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil pipe and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V271000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V270000Manufacturer no. ALA4

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
May 13, 2020
Owner notification
September 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,253 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE S E-HYBRID, CAYENNE TURBO, CAYENNE TURBO COUPE, CAYENNE TURBO S HYB COUPE

Defect summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cayenne Turbo and 2020 Cayenne Turbo Coupe, Turbo S Hybrid and Turbo S Hybrid Coupe vehicles. The fuel line quick connector located in the engine compartment may leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel line and quick connector, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ALA4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V270000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V735000Manufacturer no. AKB8

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
October 16, 2019
Owner notification
December 13, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
44,128 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Porsche Cayenne
April 4, 2018 – August 2, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CAYENNE

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Service Brakes

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."

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V735000, filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.