NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 Porsche Cayenne Recalls & Complaints
The 2016 Porsche Cayenne has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Porsche Cayenne. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2016 Porsche Cayenne owner complaints
Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Porsche Cayenne, describing incidents dated July 13, 2015 to September 10, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 16 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Together, the 40 complaints on file report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11763904 · Filed
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk. Safety hazard for airbag not deploying properly. This is a common issue reported.
ODI #11760414 · Filed
[XXX] the salesman at cars 4 your budget sold a 2016 Porsche VIN#[XXX] ON XXX to [XXX] DOBXXX. The vehicle's odometer was tampered with by [XXX] he had the miles rolled back by a friend of his. the customer has no idea this was done to the vehicle the miles were rolled back before the vehicle went…
ODI #11740920 · Filed
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out. I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the airbag might not deploy correctly. The Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing the entire dashboard which costs over $10,000. This is apparently a very common issue.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 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.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
Headlight Adjustment Screw Missing Cover/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #22V656000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2022 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 222,858 vehicles
Repair completion: 34.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Porsche campaign ANB4 · Owners notified October 28, 2022
Defect description
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 years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4.
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.nhtsa.gov.
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.
Other Porsche Cayenne model years
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