Model year
2010 Porsche Cayenne
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 1 complaint for the 2010 Porsche Cayenne (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 0 complaints under CAYENNE GTS, CAYENNE TRANSSYBERIA, CAYENNE TURBO, and CAYENNE TURBO S. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150–$6,300, 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…
19V446000 · Jun 12, 2019
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Cayenne S, Cayenne Turbo, 2004-2010 Cayenne, 2006 Cayenne Turbo S, 2010-2016 Panamera S, Panamera 4 S, Panamera Turbo, 2011-2016 Panamera, Panamera 4, 2012-2013 Panamera Turbo S, 2013-2016 Panamera 4 GTS,…
Complaints
1 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 GTS | 1 | 0 |
| CAYENNE TRANSSYBERIA | 1 | 0 |
| CAYENNE TURBO | 1 | 0 |
| CAYENNE TURBO S | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
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 · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Cayenne · 3.6L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Cayenne GTS · 4.8L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Cayenne GTS · 4.8L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Cayenne S · 4.8L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
| Cayenne TransSiberia · 4.8L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 11 | 17 | 13 | — | — | $6,300 |
| Cayenne Turbo · 4.8L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Cayenne Turbo Kit · 4.8L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Cayenne Turbo S · 4.8L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 19 | 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 2010 Porsche Cayenne at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.