NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Porsche Cayenne
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne has 1 NHTSA recall and 12 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2018 Porsche Cayenne, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #18V844000Reported November 28, 2018 · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the ski bag detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.