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2015 Porsche Cayenne Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Porsche Cayenne has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.

NHTSA also files the 2015 Porsche Cayenne separately as Cayenne S E-Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Porsche Cayenne. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Porsche Cayenne, describing incidents dated October 19, 2015 to May 17, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 3 complaints
  • Engine 3 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
  • Air Bags 1 complaint

Of the 14 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11767912 · Filed

    Shortly after taking delivery of this Porsche Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle (purchased April 25, 2022, from Porsche Nashua, Nashua, NH), the backup/parking sensors failed to sound. While reversing at home, I waited for the audible warning beep that never came and slowly backed into my own…

  • ODI #11664131 · Filed

    Air bag light on occupant not detected code, just like Porsche Mecan campaign AMA2

  • ODI #11629837 · Filed

    June 7-8, 2024 driving in rain, the #17- 25 amp headlight fuse blew, leaving my family and me stranded without headlights in the dark on I-70 highway. When headlights quit during this drive and it became Very Very dangerous! After getting the 2015 Cayenne home, I inspected both headlights. Driver's…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Porsche Cayenne in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Missing Brake Pedal Clip may cause Loss of Braking

NHTSA #16V169000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice

Reported March 23, 2016 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 88,300 vehicles

Repair completion: 78.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AG02 · Owners notified July 8, 2016 · Vehicles built April 28, 2010 – January 11, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Cayenne vehicles manufactured April 28, 2010, to January 11, 2016. The brake pedal pivot pin may be missing a circlip, allowing the pivot pin to move and the brake pedal to dislodge.

Safety consequence

If the brake pedal dislodges, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal assembly circlip, installing any missing circlips, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG02.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Front and Rear Alignment may be Incorrect

NHTSA #14V824000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice

Reported December 29, 2014 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Porsche campaign AF04 · Owners notified December 23, 2014 · Vehicles built November 26, 2014 – November 27, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cayenne Diesel and Cayenne S vehicles manufactured November 26, 2014, to November 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the suspension alignment on the front and rear axles may not have been performed correctly and the screw connections of the camber, toe and caster may not have been tightened with the specified torque.

Safety consequence

If the suspension alignment was incorrectly performed, vehicle handling could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will perform a front and rear suspension alignment, and check the screw connections for the proper torque, retightening as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification date. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF04.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Porsche Cayenne model years

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