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Porsche Cayenne S Safety
NHTSA safety across every Porsche Cayenne S model year we cover.
Across the 6 model years of the Porsche Cayenne S we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 7 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Porsche Cayenne S is a mid-size luxury performance SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want serious driving engagement alongside premium comfort and a prestigious badge. Now in its third generation, the Cayenne S competes in one of the most contested segments in the market, targeting affluent drivers who expect both sport-sedan dynamics and everyday practicality from a five-seat crossover.
The 2019-2024 Porsche Cayenne S lacks federal crash-test ratings, a significant omission for a vehicle in its market segment. Without this data, a NHTSA Safety Index cannot be computed, leaving a gap in understanding its passive safety performance. Across these six model years, the Cayenne S has accumulated 15 recalls. One specific recall was severe enough to warrant a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, indicating a serious safety concern by federal regulators. This particular campaign merits direct investigation by any owner or prospective buyer. NHTSA records also show 84 owner complaints for this period. While unverified, these complaints include 3 reports of crashes and 2 reports of injuries, suggesting areas of owner concern. The absence of comprehensive crash-test data, combined with a double-digit recall count, presents a mixed safety profile that prospective buyers should carefully weigh. Owners should verify their VIN at NHTSA.gov for outstanding recalls.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Cayenne S as one of the most rewarding vehicles to drive in the luxury SUV segment, praising its sharp steering, composed handling, and powerful engine. Cabin materials and refinement draw consistent praise, and long-distance comfort is considered a strong point. Some reviewers note that the infotainment interface has a steep learning curve and that the options list can significantly inflate the final price.
- The Cayenne S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA in any model year from 2019 to 2024, so there are no federal star ratings available - shoppers cannot use government crash scores to benchmark this vehicle's structural protection.
- One of the 15 recalls across the 2019-2024 model years was serious enough to carry a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, indicating a hazard level that regulators considered a significant risk. Owners should check their VIN at NHTSA.gov immediately to confirm whether any open recalls apply to their specific vehicle.
- NHTSA received 84 owner complaints over the covered model years, including 3 reported crashes and 2 reported injuries. While these are unverified allegations, the presence of crash-related complaints without corresponding crash-test data makes independent verification of your specific VIN especially important.
- With 15 total recalls spread across six model years, the Cayenne S averages roughly 2.5 recall actions per year - a pace that suggests shoppers and owners should make a habit of checking for open recall notices regularly, not just at the time of purchase.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Porsche Cayenne S with 2 recalls.