NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Porsche Cayenne Safety Record
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
Federal data indicates that the 2024 Porsche Cayenne has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving it without an official star rating or a computed Safety Index from the agency. The most notable aspect of its safety profile to date is a "Heavy" recall and complaint burden band, reflecting four open or resolved recall campaigns. One of these recalls includes a park-outside directive, a significant safety advisory for owners. Additionally, five unverified owner complaints have been filed. This information necessitates careful consideration for prospective buyers; however, the absence of crash-test data precludes any judgment on the vehicle's crashworthiness.
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne was not crash-tested by NHTSA and carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band based on four recall campaigns, 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 | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 4 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 5 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
A park-outside directive for affected units marks the 2024 Porsche Cayenne's most significant safety concern: a front suspension upper control arm recall. This issue, specific to the 2024 model year, involves a driver-side front axle component with the potential to impair vehicle control. This serious recall is a primary factor in the Cayenne's classification in the Heavy Burden band. Beyond this, a fuel pump recall impacts the 2024 Cayenne alongside other Porsche models, adding a second powertrain-related concern to its record. An exterior lighting software recall, issued early in the model year, and a multi-year back-over camera recall complete the four distinct recall campaigns for this vehicle. While five owner complaints have been registered, none involving crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, the substantial recall record alone substantiates the Heavy Burden classification. No tested sibling years are available in the NHTSA data to provide a crash-safety reference point for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Porsche Cayenne have any recalls?
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne carries four recall campaigns. Components involved are the back-over prevention camera sensing system, the gasoline fuel pump delivery system, the front suspension upper control arm, and the exterior lighting control module software. The front suspension upper control arm recall carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, meaning affected owners were directed not to operate the vehicle until the remedy was completed.
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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP25V634000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the screw connections and replace the high pressure fuel pump and fuel lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ASA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beg
Reported 2025-09-23
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM24V533000
Risk: A sudden loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver side left upper control arm, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ARB2.
Reported 2024-07-16
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?
Five owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Cayenne. The top components alleged are Unknown or Other, Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Fuel and Propulsion System, and Forward Collision Avoidance. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations and have not been established as confirmed defects.
5 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
A critical safety concern for the 2024 Cayenne involves a park-outside recall for its suspension. Before purchasing any used 2024 Cayenne, prospective owners should confirm the status of this, and any other, recall by checking the vehicle's VIN on the NHTSA website.
- The 2024 Cayenne has no NHTSA crash-test score or star ratings; no Safety Index exists for this model year and the absence of testing does not indicate a safety outcome in either direction.
- One of the four recalls, covering the driver-side front axle upper control arm, carried a park-outside or do-not-drive directive specific to 2024 Cayenne vehicles, making VIN-level verification of remedy completion especially important.
- A separate fuel pump recall covers 2024 Cayenne units alongside other Porsche models, adding a second powertrain-related campaign to the record for this model year.
- All five owner complaints on file are unverified allegations; none involve reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities, and the top alleged components include Exterior Lighting and Forward Collision Avoidance.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Porsche Cayenne places
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Porsche Cayenne safety questions
Was the 2024 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 4 recalls and 5 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Porsche Cayenne have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Porsche Cayenne?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 5 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Porsche Cayenne. 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.
Other Cayenne years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Porsche Cayenne 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.