NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Porsche Cayenne Safety Record
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne 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
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, leaving its safety profile without star ratings or a computed Safety Index. The federal record on this model year shows a single recall campaign and five owner-reported complaints. This limited data set offers no basis to assess the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign, 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Porsche Cayenne?
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne has a low volume of recalls and complaints, placing it in the Light burden band. Its single recall addresses a rearview camera sensing failure, a federally regulated safety function critical for preventing back-over incidents. While only five owner complaints have been submitted, they describe issues across several safety-relevant systems: the electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance, vehicle speed control, and steering. These complaints include one reported crash and one reported injury. No adjacent model years have NHTSA crash-test results to provide further structural context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
The 2023 Porsche Cayenne is covered by one recall campaign targeting the back-over prevention sensing system, specifically the rearview camera. The recall spans a broad range of Porsche model years. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided for this campaign.
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne?
Five complaints have been reported to NHTSA against the 2023 Cayenne. The top components named in those unverified allegations are Unknown or Other (3 reports), Electrical System (2 reports), Service Brakes (1 report), Forward Collision Avoidance (1 report), Vehicle Speed Control (1 report), and Steering (1 report). One alleged crash and one alleged injury appear in the complaint set.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne?
A notable concern regarding the 2023 model year is its rearview camera recall. Any prospective owner should confirm through the NHTSA recall lookup whether this issue has been remedied, as open recalls transfer with the vehicle and fall to the owner to resolve.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Cayenne, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- One recall covers the 2023 Cayenne, targeting the rearview camera within the back-over prevention sensing system, a federally regulated safety function.
- Five unverified complaints reported to NHTSA for this model year include one alleged crash and one alleged injury, with alleged issues spread across the electrical system, brakes, forward collision avoidance, speed control, and steering.
- The Light burden band reflects low recall and complaint volume for this year, but it is not a crash-safety rating and cannot substitute for an NHTSA star score.
FAQ2023 Porsche Cayenne safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 recall and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Porsche Cayenne have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2023 Porsche Cayenne. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Porsche Cayenne. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Cayenne 2023.
- 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.