Porsche Cayenne S years to avoid
The Porsche Cayenne S years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
135
Total complaints
15
Recall campaigns
2003–2024
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Cayenne S years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 74 |
Every Cayenne S year
Common questions
What are the worst Porsche Cayenne S years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Cayenne S years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Porsche Cayenne S?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Cayenne S years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Porsche Cayenne S have?
Across all model years, the Cayenne S has 15 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 135 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.