2018 Porsche Cayenne recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 14
Latest campaign: Nov 28, 2018

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Equipment	1	Nov 28, 2018	18V844000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Nov 28, 2018Latest campaign


Nov 28, 201818V844000	Equipment If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V844000 What's wrong Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash. Risk If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12. Campaign NHTSA 18V844000 · Nov 28, 2018

Nov 28, 201818V844000

Equipment

If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V844000

What's wrong: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Cayenne Turbo, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid, Cayenne GTS, Cayenne Plug-in Hybrid Platinum Edition, Macan Turbo and Macan GTS vehicles, 2017-2018 Cayenne S, Macan, Cayenne Platinum Edition and Macan S vehicles and 2018 Cayenne vehicles equipped with the optional ski bag. The ski bag fastening strap may have been sewn with incorrect thread, possibly resulting in the strap seams tearing and the ski bag being unsecured in the event of a crash.
Risk: If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ski bags, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ12.
Campaign: NHTSA 18V844000 · Nov 28, 2018

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component14

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

14Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%
Electrical system	4	29
Unknown or other	3	21
Engine	3	21
Fuel/propulsion system	2	14
Air bags	2	14
Power train	1	7
Tires	1	7
Exterior lighting	1	7
Forward collision avoidance	1	7
Visibility/wiper	1	7

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Cayenne, Cayenne S E-Hybrid.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The high-voltage battery pack in my 2018 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid (VIN: [XXX] , approximately 81,000 miles) has experienced a noticeable and progressive reduction in battery range and performance.”
Filed 05/02/2026 · ODI 11735314
Power train
“Driving through a parking lot, less than five miles an hour, and suddenly heard a horrible knocking sound. Stopped and looked under the car. Nothing. Drove it very slowly to mechanic less than a mile away.”
Filed 12/20/2025 · ODI 11706265
Tires
“The contact owns a 2018 Porsche Cayenne equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Latitude Sport, Tire Size: 295/35/R21, DOT Number: (N/A).”
Filed 05/27/2025 · ODI 11663218

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2018 Porsche Cayenne recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Porsche Cayenne have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne. The most recent, 18V844000 (reported November 28, 2018), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Porsche Cayenne?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 14 filed with NHTSA (29%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Porsche Cayenne?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Porsche recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Porsche dealer.

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