Model year
2003 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2003 Porsche Cayenne (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 17 recalls and 5 complaints under CAYENNE S and CAYENNE TURBO. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY (1), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (1), STRUCTURE (1). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 38 complaints
- 2005 32 complaints
- 2006 41 complaints
- 2007 1 complaints
- 2008 27 complaints
- 2009 15 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 30 complaints
- 2012 27 complaints
- 2013 40 complaints
- 2014 53 complaints
- 2015 14 complaints
- 2016 40 complaints
- 2017 18 complaints
- 2018 13 complaints
- 2019 46 complaints
- 2020 24 complaints
- 2021 21 complaints
- 2022 4 complaints
- 2023 5 complaints
- 2024 5 complaints
- 2025 5 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
Recalls
22V656000 · Aug 30, 2022
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model…
04V593000 · Dec 15, 2004
SEAT BELTS
CERTAIN PASSENGER CARS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." ALL THREE REAR SEAT POSITIONS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER POSITION ARE EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT HAVE A LOCKING FEATURE WHICH…
Complaints
2 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CAYENNE S | 9 | 4 |
| CAYENNE TURBO | 8 | 1 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05060 | SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Nov 10, 2005 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| EA06005 | SRS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE; AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 12, 2007 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayenne S · 4.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Cayenne Turbo · 4.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Porsche Cayenne at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.