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Porsche Cayenne S Coupé
NHTSA safety across every Porsche Cayenne S Coupé model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Porsche Cayenne S Coupé we cover (2024 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Porsche Cayenne S Coupe is a performance-focused luxury SUV coupe aimed at affluent buyers who want the practicality of a five-seat crossover wrapped in a sleeker, fastback roofline. Competing at the top of the premium segment against rivals like the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, the 2024 model carries Porsche's reputation for driver-focused dynamics into a genuinely upscale daily driver.
From a safety data standpoint, the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupe presents a mixed picture that shoppers should examine carefully before signing. NHTSA has not crash-tested this vehicle in the model years we cover, which means there are no federal star ratings to lean on. Porsche's own safety engineering pedigree is well-regarded, but the absence of independent crash-test results leaves a real gap in the objective safety record for this specific bodystyle. On the recall front, the 2024 Cayenne S Coupe carries four recalls, and notably, one of those is a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign - the most serious classification NHTSA assigns. That single recall alone warrants close attention from any current or prospective owner. Shoppers should verify with a dealer or via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool that all recall work has been completed before taking delivery or driving a used example. On the complaint side, only five owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA across the covered model years, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to those filings. That is a low complaint volume, though the Cayenne S Coupe's relatively limited sales numbers likely contribute to that figure. The bottom line: the lack of crash-test data and the presence of a do-not-drive recall make due diligence non-negotiable here.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the 2024 Cayenne S Coupe for its sharp, engaging driving dynamics and the premium refinement of its cabin materials and technology. Most find the coupe roofline adds visual drama with only modest real-world cargo compromise. Some reviewers note the ride can feel firm in sport modes, though the overall comfort and polish of the driving experience is consistently highlighted as a segment strength.
- The 2024 Cayenne S Coupe has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning there are no federal star ratings available to evaluate its occupant protection in this model year.
- One of the four recalls on the 2024 model is classified as a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, the most urgent recall severity level. Owners should check their VIN immediately at NHTSA.gov to confirm this recall has been resolved.
- With only five owner complaints on file and zero reported crashes, fires, or injuries, the complaint volume is low, but shoppers should weigh that against the vehicle's relatively low production volume rather than treating it as a clean safety bill of health.
- Before purchasing a used 2024 Cayenne S Coupe, always run the VIN through NHTSA's recall database to confirm all four open recalls have been addressed by an authorized Porsche dealer, as incomplete recall repairs transfer with the vehicle to new owners.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Porsche Cayenne S Coupé with 1 recalls.