NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Porsche Cayenne Safety Record
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No crash-test data is available for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne from NHTSA, precluding any overall star rating or our computed Safety Index. Owners have filed 39 unverified complaints. The federal record shows 6 recall campaigns. While this volume of recalls and complaints ranks within our "Light" burden band, the absence of crash-test results means the data is insufficient to assess the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2019 Porsche Cayenne was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries 6 recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety 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 | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 39 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2019 Cayenne sits in the Light burden band, meaning its combined recall and complaint volume is among the lower end of what the Safety Desk tracks. The 6 recalls span a range of systems, with two campaigns specifically naming 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles for a rearview mirror software fault and one campaign isolating a single 2019 Cayenne Turbo for a suspension component issue. The remaining campaigns are broader multi-model actions that include this year. The 39 unverified complaints are led by Electrical System and Air Bag allegations, a pairing worth noting because air bag concerns carry occupant-protection implications even when unverified. No tested sibling years exist in the data provided, so there is no adjacent crash-test result to reference as context. The Light band reflects the volume of activity, not the severity of any individual issue.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
The 6 recall campaigns for the 2019 Cayenne address rearview camera sensing systems, instrument cluster and electrical panel software, interior rearview mirror software that may cause the display to fail, and front suspension shock absorber forks on one Cayenne Turbo that may not meet specification. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this model year.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V896000
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.
Reported 2025-12-19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V735000
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.
Reported 2019-10-16
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR19V111000
Risk: A rearview camera display that does not function as designed can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the car, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the related software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA0.
Reported 2019-02-21
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER19V112000
Risk: Loose shock absorbers may impair vehicle steering, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify the owner, and a dealers will replace the shock absorber forks, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA2.
Reported 2019-02-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL19V115000
Risk: If the driver is not alerted when brake pads are worn out, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began April 19, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AKA1/AKA0.
Reported 2019-02-20
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER18V751000
Risk: If the seat belt buckle breaks in the event of a crash, the occupant will not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger rear seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ09.
Reported 2018-10-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
Owners have filed 39 unverified allegations with NHTSA against the 2019 Cayenne. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System and Air Bags, each cited in 10 reports, followed by Unknown or Other at 9, Power Train at 6, and Service Brakes and Engine at 5 each. One complaint alleges a crash. These are unverified consumer reports, not established facts.
39 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2019 Cayenne has been subject to 6 recall campaigns. Owners should check the NHTSA website by VIN to determine if any of these recalls remain open for a specific vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Cayenne, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exist for this model year, and that absence should not be read as a positive or negative safety signal.
- One recall specific to 2019 Cayenne and Cayenne S vehicles addresses a software fault that may cause the rearview mirror display to fail, directly affecting the driver's rear visibility while reversing.
- A separate recall isolates a single 2019 Cayenne Turbo for front suspension shock absorber forks that may not meet specification, a component-level issue distinct from the broader multi-model campaigns.
- Of the 39 unverified owner complaints, 10 allege Electrical System problems and 10 allege Air Bag concerns, making those two systems the most frequently reported areas of alleged trouble for this specific model year.
FAQ2019 Porsche Cayenne safety questions
Was the 2019 Porsche Cayenne 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 6 recalls and 39 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Porsche Cayenne have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Porsche Cayenne?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 39 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Porsche Cayenne. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Cayenne 2019.
- 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.