NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Porsche Cayenne S Safety Record
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S, federal safety data remains incomplete. No crash-test ratings are available from NHTSA, and consequently, no Safety Index score can be calculated. The record indicates a minimal recall burden, with one recall issued concerning exterior lighting control module software. Five owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA. Based solely on this limited published information, a definitive assessment of the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S's crash safety cannot be made.
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S?
No federal crash test data for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S has been published, leaving a significant gap in the safety profile of this model year. Shoppers are left without NHTSA star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover protection. This absence of data means no adjacent crash-test results from other model years are available to provide structural context for the nameplate, as no tested sibling years exist in our covered data. The vehicle's recall and complaint record places it in the Light burden band, the least-dense tier within the MotorCaliber framework. A single recall was issued, addressing lighting control module software. This recall also encompassed several other 2024 Cayenne variants, indicating a platform-level software correction rather than a fault specific to the S trim. Five owner complaints are on file, distributed across various components without any concentration on a single system. The record shows zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, a profile consistent with its Light band designation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S have any recalls?
The single recall for this model year targets the exterior lighting control module software across the 2024 Cayenne lineup. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign. Owners should verify current remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE23V527000
Risk: Rear hazard warning lights and parking lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the gateway control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 26, 2023. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is APB1.
Reported 2023-07-27
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S?
Five complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Cayenne S. The top components alleged are Unknown or Other and Exterior Lighting, each drawing two reports, followed by single reports touching the Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Forward Collision Avoidance. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S?
A recall campaign for the 2024 Cayenne S addresses a software issue within the lighting control module. Before purchase, prospective buyers should verify through nhtsa.gov that any specific unit under consideration has had this recall remedied.
- NHTSA issued one recall for the 2024 Cayenne S targeting exterior lighting control module software, a campaign that covered multiple 2024 Cayenne variants simultaneously.
- Five unverified complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, with Exterior Lighting and Unknown or Other each cited twice, and no reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths in the complaint record.
- The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year, and that absence carries no implied meaning about crash performance.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects only the volume of recalls and complaints in federal data and is not a substitute for a crash-test result or comparable to a tested vehicle's safety score.
FAQ2024 Porsche Cayenne S safety questions
Was the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne S. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Cayenne S 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.